FINANCE

Balancing the golden triangle

Adele Taylor says: 'We need to ensure we are investing at the right level to gain the financial consequences we expect, but at the same time guarantee we are investing in risk mitigations so we can deliver what we need to.'

article-author
By By Adele Taylor | 23 October 2024
© EtiAmmos / Shutterstock.com

When money is tight, decisions about resource prioritisation can be tough.

While there is often this notional split between statutory and non-statutory spending, that isn't the only criteria for where resources ought to be prioritised.

Adele Taylor

Popular articles by Adele Taylor

  1. Transformation has to be about long-term financial thinking
  2. Finance chiefs need a long-term view at the mid-year point
  3. Local government is at least creeping up the agenda
  4. Speed and accuracy of forecasting has to be the watchword

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?

Adele Taylor

Popular articles by Adele Taylor

  1. Transformation has to be about long-term financial thinking
  2. Finance chiefs need a long-term view at the mid-year point
  3. Local government is at least creeping up the agenda
  4. Speed and accuracy of forecasting has to be the watchword
footer-logo

©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408