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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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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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