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.'

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By By Adele Taylor | 23 October 2024
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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

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Adele Taylor

Popular articles by Adele Taylor

  1. Finance chiefs need a long-term view at the mid-year point
  2. Local government is at least creeping up the agenda
  3. Speed and accuracy of forecasting has to be the watchword
  4. Doing the basics well helps us deal with the changes to come
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