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Challenging financial future for Northern Irish councils

Northern Ireland’s financial watchdog has warned of challenging years ahead for the region’s councils.

Northern Ireland's financial watchdog has warned of challenging years ahead for the region's councils.

The Northern Ireland Audit Office found all 15 local government audit opinions for 2019-20 financial statements were unqualified, but expenditure continued to exceed income, with the shortfall reaching £85m.

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