Title
AUDIT
Audit's governance challenge
By Gary Fielding | 11 September 2023
Gary Fielding hopes the Government’s proposed changes to the external audit regime are seen as th...
FINANCE
Plymouth reaches impasse with auditor
By Martin Ford | 30 August 2023
Auditors could issue a qualified opinion on Plymouth City Council’s accounts after questioning it...
FINANCE
Weaknesses in Newport counter-fraud approach
By Martin Ford | 17 August 2023
‘Weaknesses’ have been found in Newport City Council’s approach to fraud, a finance watchdog has ...
FINANCE
Rowley insists Oflog will not take over audit
By Dan Peters | 14 August 2023
A minister has been forced to clarify that Oflog is not attempting to replace the council audit s...
WHITEHALL
FRC backs Treasury asset valuation review
By Dan Peters | 14 August 2023
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has backed the Treasury’s thematic review of local governme...
FINANCE
Auditor finds 'significant weaknesses' in Bristol's finances
By Martin Ford | 10 August 2023
‘Significant weaknesses’ in reducing overspends are threatening Bristol City Council’s financial ...
FINANCE
Section 114s: where are we headed next?
By Rob Whiteman CBE | 31 July 2023
After a spate of councils issuing section 114 notices, Rob Whiteman looks at what has been done s...
BUSINESS
Big failures overseen by BDO despite small market share
By Heather Jameson | 27 July 2023
An audit firm that had one of the smallest shares of the local government market was responsible ...
FINANCE
Northumberland exit payments were unlawful
By Martin Ford | 25 July 2023
Six severance payments totalling more than £1m made by Northumberland Council to senior officers ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Pembrokeshire agrees to additional auditor recommendation
By Dan Peters | 24 July 2023
Pembrokeshire CC has agreed to an additional recommendation by Audit Wales after missing some of ...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
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