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BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
IT woes to cost Birmingham City Council more than £90m
By William Eichler | 21 February 2025
The failed implementation of Birmingham City Council’s new IT system could cost the taxpayer £90m...
FINANCE
Finding a better financial balance
By Mark Sandford | 18 February 2025
Kevin Muldoon-Smith and Mark Sandford set out five progressive steps to local government financia...
FINANCE
'Significant weaknesses' at Cumberland and Dorset
By Emily Twinch | 17 February 2025
Cumberland and Dorset councils have both being found to have ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditors...
FINANCE
Former Woking officers expected to face probe
By Paul Marinko | 10 February 2025
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is reportedly planning to launch an investigation into two ...
FINANCE
Concern over new audit body
By Martin Ford | 03 February 2025
Ministers have been warned against overreach with the creation of the Local Audit Office (LAO).
GOVERNANCE
Don't get caught in the bubble trap
By Andrew Muter | 29 January 2025
Professor Catherine Staite and Andrew Muter examine the risks that lead to failures within local ...
IMPROVEMENT
Council seeks £50m studios investment
By Dan Peters | 27 January 2025
Hertsmere BC is seeking interest from an organisation willing to operate Elstree Film Studios, wh...
FINANCE
Wirral auditor issues statutory notice
By Martin Ford | 07 January 2025
Auditors have raised the alarm over Wirral MBC’s finances as it fights to avoid issuing a section...
FINANCE
Public provision of audit considered
By Martin Ford | 18 December 2024
The Government is considering expanding capacity in local audit through public provision.
FINANCE
Rebuilding trust: why local audit reforms can't wait
By Iain Murray | 18 December 2024
Rebuilding the audit system is a key component in resolving local government’s funding crisis, wr...
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