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FINANCE
Auditors should push ahead with accounts sign off, says NAO head
By Martin Ford | 06 June 2023
‘Unpalatable but necessary options’ should be considered to clear the local audit backlog, the he...
BUSINESS
Gove approves Teesworks probe
By Rachel Salveta | 25 May 2023
Local government secretary Michael Gove has given the green light for a probe into Teesworks corr...
FINANCE
Audit backlog will slow account simplification work
By Dan Peters | 22 May 2023
Changes to simplify council accounts will not be implemented in the short-term due to a lack of c...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
A checklist for new councillors
By John Tizard | 12 May 2023
In the aftermath of the local elections, John Tizard offers advice to new councillors and adminis...
WHITEHALL
Calls for supported housing improvements
By Mark Conrad | 09 May 2023
Senior MPs and Whitehall’s spending watchdog today demanded improved regulation and data on suppo...
SOCIAL CARE
Pondering the 'graph of doom'
By Abdool Kara | 02 May 2023
The NHS cannot be afforded higher than inflationary financial increases year-on-year ad infinitum...
WHITEHALL
Warning against 'knee-jerk reaction' over Oflog plans
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Heather Jameson | 25 April 2023
Local government finance expert Rob Whiteman has urged the sector to ‘not be defensive’ as minist...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Sustainable action in Bristol
By Philip Whiteman | 04 April 2023
Paul Joyce, Jason Lowther, and Philip Whiteman report on Bristol’s One City Plan and joint ventur...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Performance: are we learning from history?
By Nathan Elvery | 04 April 2023
Eleven councils have been caught up in intervention or improvement since 2010. Did the Comprehens...
FINANCE
Harris under pressure to back slashing of audit requirements
By Dan Peters | 27 March 2023
The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) first director of local audit is facing increasing pressu...
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- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Minister denies planning changes are 'overriding democracy'
- LGA forges 'strategic partnership' with No10 North
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
Strategic Leads Divisional Reporting and Assurance
£87,249 to £95,382
As a Strategic Lead, you will play a central role in the next phase of this journey. We are seeking an ambitious Apply for this job
Highways Asset Manager
Grade 11, Levels 1 to 4, £52,290 to £59,512 per annum
You will be experienced in working with active travel and highways assets Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Finance (DS151)
£82,028 - £94,797 + £7,000 responsibilities allowance
This is an influential role, offering the opportunity to lead established teams across finance, revenues and benefits, internal audit Apply for this job
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Local government reorganisation review nears completion
- Minister denies planning changes are 'overriding democracy'
- LGA forges 'strategic partnership' with No10 North
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
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