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AUDIT
£2.3m fine for Grant Thornton over Asset Co
10 May 2017
Grant Thornton, one of local government’s biggest audit firms, has been fined £2.3m for misconduc...
WHITEHALL
Fears as new era of metro mayors dawns
By Sam Clayden | 02 May 2017
Local government big hitters have voiced concerns about the accountability, effectiveness and nec...
FINANCE
'Object to LOBO loans,' DRUK urges residents
By Dan Peters | 02 May 2017
Campaigners are hoping to double the number of objections to council accounts this year as they c...
FINANCE
Separate audit is needed for housing benefit work
By Dan Peters | 22 March 2017
Section 151 officers have been reminded they will have to procure accountants to carry out their ...
FINANCE
One in three upper-tier councils face 'severe financial challenges'
By Dan Peters | 14 March 2017
At least one in three of England’s 152 upper-tier councils are facing ‘severe financial challenge...
FINANCE
Auditor warns of accounts challenges
By William Eichler | 09 March 2017
Local government bodies in Wales ‘face challenges’ to improve their accounts while meeting statut...
FINANCE
Call for more collaboration in face of cuts
By William Eichler | 07 March 2017
Scottish local authorities have maintained or improved their performance in the face of various c...
WHITEHALL
Bristol criticised for 'collective failure of leadership'
By William Eichler | 09 February 2017
Bristol’s mayor has vowed to get the city’s finances under control after a report criticised the ...
FINANCE
Reading's unbalanced budget evades s114 notice
By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017
Reading Council is unlikely to be hit by a s114 notice despite fears it could fail to keep within...
FINANCE
A matter of accountability
By Steve Freer | 24 January 2017
Steve Freer and Lord Gary Porter outline the PSAA and LGA’s expectations of the national audit sc...
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Chief Officer Place
£129,606
This role is responsible for supporting the Executive Director of Place... Apply for this job
Chief Officer for Inclusive Growth
Grade: Director Level 2
Premium jobHelp shape the future of Wigan Borough At Wigan Council, we believe that growth only matters when everyone has the opportunity to benefit from it. Apply for this job
Disability Home Improvement Service Manager
£71 181 - £74 802
We are looking for a proven leader with significant experience managing customer-focused housing, adaptation, or home improvement services. Apply for this job
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