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FINANCE

Auditor attacks Northamptonshire reporting

By Dan Peters | 25 May 2018

Financial reporting at Northamptonshire CC was too ‘vague’ and lacked crucial detail prior to the...

BUSINESS

Warning ahead of Big Four shake-up

By Mike Yuille | 22 May 2018

A shake-up of the Big Four accountancy firms could lead to changes in the new sector-led audit pr...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Standards split between officers and councillors

By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2018

Councillors and officers are divided over the future of the standards regime, with politicians ba...

COUNCILLORS

Chiefs attack 'light touch' approach to standards

By Dan Peters | 18 May 2018

England has been left with a ‘light touch approach to local government standards reliant on local...

BUSINESS

Accounts Commission: ALEOs could become less attractive option in future

By Mike Yuille | 17 May 2018

Scotland’s 130 council ALEOs (Arms-Length External Organisations) could become a less attractive ...

FINANCE

CIPFA urges LOBO review

By Dan Peters | 16 May 2018

Finance experts have urged local authorities to review their Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO)...

WHITEHALL

Cheapest bid first 'putting services at risk'

By Mike Yuille | 16 May 2018

MPs investigating the Carillion insolvency have blasted the Government for putting public service...

AUDIT

Whiteman in auditor warning

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2018

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has warned external auditors co...

WHITEHALL

Auditor General takes swipe at Whitehall

By Mark Conrad | 02 May 2018

Sir Amyas Morse warns departmental ‘lack of insight’ on local finance threatens services

HEALTH

Future Forum: Councils must heed auditor warnings

By Mark Conrad | 27 April 2018

Local government could make the same compelling case for fresh Whitehall cash as the health secto...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

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