Audit

By Lord Bob Kerslake | 12 April 2023

The Mark II version of the Audit Commission should look very different to the first time around. ...

FINANCE

'Significant doubt' over future of council-owned firm

By Martin Ford | 12 April 2023

An auditor has said ‘significant doubt’ hangs over the future of Knowsley MBC’s leisure firm.

WHITEHALL

Oflog should look at council effectiveness, says accountancy body

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

The industry body for accountants has called for the new local government watchdog to play a key ...

WHITEHALL

Experts' warning over audit deadlines

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023

September’s deadline for local audits ‘will not be achievable’ unless swift measures are taken to...

HEALTH

'Action needed now' to safeguard Integration Joint Boards

By Martin Ford | 06 April 2023

A report published today by the Accounts Commission on IJBs during 2021-22 found ‘efficiency and ...

FINANCE

Harris under pressure to back slashing of audit requirements

By Dan Peters | 27 March 2023

The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) first director of local audit is facing increasing pressu...

WHITEHALL

More than 370 local audit opinions still outstanding, MPs told

By Mark Conrad | 21 March 2023

More than 370 local audit opinions for 2021-22 are still outstanding despite recent measures desi...

If Oflog is the solution what is the question?

By Chris White | 14 March 2023

Chris White looks at the role of the Office for Local Government, arguing that if it is a return ...

FINANCE

We need a rethink on this year's account deadlines

By Michael Hudson | 14 March 2023

Michael Hudson calls on the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and CIPFA to thi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Combined authority considers restructure

By Paul Marinko | 14 March 2023

The West of England Combined Authority is considering proposals to restructure its senior team as...

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