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Homelessness inquiry launched by NAO 13/03/2024 The National Audit Office (NAO) has launched an inquiry into homelessness as the issue piles pressure on squeezed council budgets.
Two-year Sandwell intervention to end 07/03/2024 Local government minister Simon Hoare has today confirmed that Whitehall’s two-year intervention at Sandwell Council will end.
Watchdog warning over Moray's funding gap 07/03/2024 Moray Council must act quickly to shore up its finances, Audit Scotland has warned.
Lending rates could spike after audit reset, LGA warns 01/03/2024 Proposals to reset the local audit system and clear the backlog of accounts could drive up the lending rates offered to the sector, councils have warned.
The financial crisis in Birmingham City Council 22/02/2024 Dr James Brackley and Prof. Adam Leaver of the Audit Reform Lab call for an urgent value for money assessment of Birmingham CC's proposed cuts and asset sales.
Plymouth told to 'hold its nerve' on budget 19/02/2024 Plymouth City Council’s budget for the forthcoming year hinges on a request to the Government for a capitalisation direction.
Consultation on audit reset proposals launched 09/02/2024 Proposals to reset the local audit system and clear the backlog of accounts have been officially unveiled.
Statutory recommendations lifted at Sandwell 08/02/2024 Auditors have lifted the three statutory recommendations in place at Sandwell MBC.
Audit 'backstops' could become permanent 06/02/2024 ‘Backstop’ dates designed to reset the local audit system could become a ‘permanent feature,’ the Government has admitted.
$Officer-member relations ‘fractured’ at Wrexham image$ Officer-member relations ‘fractured’ at Wrexham 01/02/2024 Issues in Wrexham County Borough Council’s planning service mean it is hindered in fulfilling its role, an audit has found.
Call for ‘different approach’ to brownfield 24/01/2024 A more ‘systematic, interventionist and collaborative’ method could ‘significantly’ increase the regeneration of brownfield sites in Wales, according to a new report.
Auditor's 'significant concerns' over Dudley finances 15/01/2024 Dudley MBC has received a withering verdict on its finances from external auditor Grant Thornton as it attempts to stave off a section 114 notice.
Audit reset to trigger slew of qualified and disclaimed opinions 12/01/2024 The auditor general has warned of qualified and disclaimed audits being issued ahead of a reset to take place later this year.
Dudley's sustainability 'in jeopardy' 11/12/2023 Dudley MBC has set up an improvement board following stark warnings over its finances and governance.
Urgent action needed to re-establish trust in local audit 24/11/2023 The Government must take urgent action to remedy the ongoing problems with local audit and improve accountability at the local level, MPs say.
MPs launch inquiry into controversial watchdog 24/11/2023 An inquiry looking at the remit of the controversial Office for Local Government (Oflog) was launched by MPs today.
Less than 100 homes for refugees are occupied 24/11/2023 Fewer than 100 homes acquired using a fund to support English councils obtain housing for those fleeing conflicts have been occupied, latest figures reveal.
EXCLUSIVE: Oflog pushes ahead with early warning system 16/11/2023 Senior Oflog officials are pressing ahead with their plans to create an early warning system for councils in trouble despite continuing LGA resistance.
Chancellor urged to tackle audit backlog 06/11/2023 The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has called on the Government to ‘tackle the crisis’ in local authority financial reporting and audit.
NAO calls for Homes for Ukraine clarity 17/10/2023 Ministers must prioritise ‘important decisions’ over Homes for Ukraine – including continued funding for councils, spending watchdogs have urged.
Woking entered s114 territory in 2018 13/09/2023 Woking BC may have faced a section 114 notice at least four years before it declared effective bankruptcy, senior councillors have been told.
Watchdog uncovers ‘weaknesses’ in councils’ workforce plans 12/09/2023 Weaknesses in Welsh councils’ workforce strategies could hamper their ability to deliver in the long term, Audit Wales has found.
Middlesbrough closes criticised council-owned company 11/09/2023 Middlesbrough Council will wind up a company it owns following a damning audit.
Audit reveals ‘deficiencies’ councils’ record keeping 07/09/2023 Auditors have found ‘significant deficiencies’ in the financial management and record keeping of Ammanford Town Council and Llanferres Community Council.
Plymouth reaches impasse with auditor 30/08/2023 Auditors could issue a qualified opinion on Plymouth City Council’s accounts after questioning its methods to pay off a multi-million pound pension deficit.
Hundreds of Valium prescriptions to be reviewed 23/08/2023 Hundreds of vulnerable people with drug and alcohol dependencies who have been prescribed Valium are set to have their cases reviewed following investigation.
Weaknesses in Newport counter-fraud approach 17/08/2023 ‘Weaknesses’ have been found in Newport City Council’s approach to fraud, a finance watchdog has reported.
Hull’s city-wide mission to document public art 17/08/2023 Hull City Council is calling on residents and visitors to photograph ‘hidden or neglected masterpieces’ as part of an audit of the city’s public art.
Rowley insists Oflog will not take over audit 14/08/2023 A minister has been forced to clarify that Oflog is not attempting to replace the council audit system.
Auditor finds ‘significant weaknesses’ in Bristol's finances 10/08/2023 ‘Significant weaknesses’ in reducing overspends are threatening Bristol City Council’s financial sustainability, according to its external auditor.
‘Real fears’ that post-Grenfell safety legislation won’t be delivered 31/07/2023 Auditor General for Wales has raised concerns over the devolved government’s implementation of building safety legislation that was created after Grenfell.
Northumberland exit payments were unlawful 25/07/2023 Six severance payments totalling more than £1m made by Northumberland Council to senior officers were unlawful, the council’s section 151 officer has concluded.
Report reveals lead-up to Coventry culture trust collapse 19/07/2023 A report has laid bare the events leading to the collapse of the Coventry City of Culture Trust, including how financial problems re-emerged after a £1m loan.
Government to 'reset’ local audit 18/07/2023 Local government minister Lee Rowley said statutory deadlines would be announced in the autumn in a bid to tackle the audit backlog.
Kent CC faces ‘challenging’ £86m shortfall 14/07/2023 A report by auditors Grant Thornton into Kent CC’s finances has been described as ‘challenging’ after it identified a need for the authority to save £86m.
Southampton at risk of section 114 12/07/2023 Southampton City Council has been warned it risks having to issue a section 114 notice this financial year as it battles to save £20m from its budget.
Newcastle City Council to review LTNs 12/07/2023 Newcastle CC has insisted a review of low traffic schemes was commissioned before a former external auditor raised concerns about the way it was implemented.
Warning audit crisis could get worse 11/07/2023 Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee chair Clive Betts spoke to The MJ as it carries out an inquiry into local audit.
Intervening at the local level 05/07/2023 After the launch of Oflog yesterday at the LGA conference, Nick Graham, Buckinghamshire Council, takes a step back to look at Government interventions.
Minister: Oflog won't spot every council failure 04/07/2023 In his speech to the LGA conference this week, levelling up secretary Michael Gove officially launched the Office for Local Government (Oflog).
Nottingham’s finance controls ‘not fit for purpose' 30/06/2023 Nottingham City Council’s finance controls are ‘not fit for purpose,’ an external review has found.
'No progress' on devolution to London 21/06/2023 The capital appears to have ‘taken a step backwards’ on devolution, a former chair of London Councils has said.
Active travel hampered by 'low capability and ambition' 07/06/2023 Council chiefs have defended active travel measures after auditors found more than half of councils had 'low capability and ambition' to deliver projects.
Auditors should push ahead with accounts sign off, says NAO head 06/06/2023 ‘Unpalatable but necessary options’ should be considered to clear the local audit backlog, the head of the National Audit Office suggested yesterday.
Audit body in respect call amid tensions 18/05/2023 The organisation responsible for appointing local government auditors has urged ‘everyone to act with appropriate professional respect’ amid tensions.
Auditors call on Scottish councils to ‘radically change’ 17/05/2023 Scotland’s local authorities need to ‘radically change’ how they operate if they are to improve service delivery, auditors say.
Teesworks project under scrutiny after corruption allegations 17/05/2023 A major project to transform the former Redcar Steelworks site into a manufacturing hub is under scrutiny amid allegations of corruption and cronyism.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘It’s time for a new Audit Commission’ 12/04/2023 An ex-senior mandarin has today called for a new Audit Commission as The MJ reveals the draft metrics the Government is considering for its new watchdog.
COVID support prone to ‘error and fraud’ 24/03/2023 Support schemes during COVID were prone to fraud and error because of a rushed timetable and a lack of shared plans between local and national government.
Digitisation must not lead to ‘two-tier society’, auditor says 09/03/2023 Spending on internet infrastructure must be balanced with measures to prevent creating a two-tier society when it comes to services, Welsh government says.
Cause of local authority audit delays ‘multi-faceted’ 07/03/2023 Stakeholders in the local audit system must continue efforts to secure timely publication of audited accounts which are delayed for many reasons, says report.
Levelling up committee launches local audit inquiry 03/03/2023 An inquiry into financial audit in local authorities has been launched to ensure councils are financially sustainable and remain accountable to residents.
Auditor sounded alarm over BCP budget 15/02/2023 Grave warnings were issued about 11th hour changes to BCP Council’s budget before frustrated leader Drew Mellor resigned, it has emerged.
Council benefits teams struggling, auditors warn 14/02/2023 People are waiting longer for housing benefit claims while Scotland’s councils face soaring workloads, fewer staff and high absence levels, auditors warn.
Brighton grapples with £44m 'high risk' loan 10/02/2023 Brighton & Hove City Council will have to put aside millions of pounds every year to cover a £44m loan labelled ‘high risk’ by auditors.
Auditor calls for national changes after public interest report 01/02/2023 External auditor Grant Thornton has called for national changes after cataloguing a ‘toxic’ culture and ‘dysfunctional environment’ at Cheshire East Council.
Council chiefs admit local audit 'in crisis' 25/01/2023 Levelling Up officials must work closely with the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and town halls to improve local audit delivery, spending watchdogs warn.
Welsh councils need to encourage resilience, auditors say 24/01/2023 Local authorities in Wales must do more to encourage and grow community resilience against a backdrop of cuts, auditors have said.
Watchdog raises safeguarding concerns at Powys 20/12/2022 A watchdog has taken Powys CC to task over the lack of ‘control’ of its safeguarding arrangements.
Auditors warn of workforce shortages in flooding sector 15/12/2022 Local areas in Wales are facing a shortage of workers with experience in dealing with the impact of floods, auditors say.
Worsening audit backlog revealed 08/12/2022 Councils are managing financial challenges and planning for the future with ‘limited assurance about their underlying financial positions,’ auditors warn.
Welsh councils urged to engage more with social enterprises 01/12/2022 Local authorities in Wales should do more to ‘maximise the impact’ of social enterprises in their areas, auditors say.
Auditor hands statutory recommendations to two councils 04/11/2022 Two councils have been issued with rare statutory recommendations by their external auditor.
Welsh councils struggle to tackle poverty 01/11/2022 Local authorities in Wales are struggling to tackle poverty because of a wide variety of approaches and a ‘complicated partnership landscape’, auditors find.
‘Urgent action’ required by auditors to improve 28/10/2022 The finance watchdog has said the number of local government audits requiring significant improvement is ‘unacceptable’.
Council chiefs call for prevention to be ‘heart’ of care 14/10/2022 Integration of health and care has been undermined by a focus on short-term issues rather than a long-term approach based on preventing ill health, NAO warns.
Warning of £75m audit fee increase 03/10/2022 Experts have warned councils could be hit by a £75m increase to their audit fees as details of the next five-year procurement were announced.
Affordable housing programme could be more ‘ambitious’ 08/09/2022 The Government’s programme for delivering affordable housing could be more ‘ambitious’ when it comes to wider objectives such as net zero, auditors say.
Council defrauded of nearly £240,000 due to failure of financial checks 17/08/2022 Poor governance and financial management left Maesteg Town Council vulnerable to a fraud that cost nearly a quarter of a million pounds, auditors say.
Employers warn against local pay deals 19/07/2022 Councils have been warned against undermining the ‘fundamental integrity’ of national talks by agreeing local deals as pressure grows on pay.
Evaluation of children’s social care projects ‘encouraging’, auditors say 24/06/2022 Auditors have praised the Department for Education’s ‘encouraging work’ when it comes to evaluating innovation in children’s social care.
Air quality improvements ‘not as fast as expected’ 17/06/2022 The Government’s programme for helping local authorities tackle air pollution has progressed more slowly than expected, according to auditors.
Welsh auditors: NHS waiting lists could take seven years to clear 31/05/2022 It could be seven years before Wales sees its NHS waiting lists come back down to pre-pandemic levels, Welsh Auditors have claimed.
New regulator to bring ‘greater transparency’ to council finances announced 31/05/2022 The Government today confirmed plans to establish a new regulator aimed at increasing the level of transparency in local authority finance systems.
Council chiefs warn of post-Brexit shortage of professional regulators 18/05/2022 Local authority leaders have urged the Government to do more to train staff to work in the regulatory system due to an increase in post-Brexit challenges.
Nottingham expected to bring housing back under direct control after probes 27/04/2022 Nottingham City Council is expected to bring its housing back under direct control after two independent probes found ‘underlying issues around governance and finance’.
Auditors warn of social care direct payments ‘lottery’ 06/04/2022 Direct payments for adult social care in Wales help residents maintain their independence but implementation is inconsistent, auditors say.
Merthyr Tydfil improvement board ends 16/03/2022 Independent oversight of Merthyr Tydfil CBC has come to an end following improvements to its governance and sustainability.
Uncertain future for Scottish councils' finances 10/03/2022 The Accounts Commission found councils were grappling with funding reductions and restrictions as they prepare to meet significant challenges.
'Emergency consultation' launched on accounting rules 04/02/2022 Temporary changes to the code of practice were requested by the Government to resolve 'timeliness' issues.
DLUHC 'almost wilfully blind' to state of local government finances warn MPs 31/01/2022 A ‘chronic’ lack of funding for council services amid soaring demand means many communities face a ‘long slog’ out of the COVID-19 pandemic, MPs warned today.
Blaenau Gwent receives damning report in public interest 28/01/2022 Auditors said oversight of the council's waste company was ‘inadequate’ for more than a decade.
Croydon subjected to second report in the public interest 26/01/2022 Croydon LBC’s auditor has issued a second report in the public interest after uncovering ‘fundamental failings’ in a multi-million pound arts centre refurbishment.
Regulator fines Mazar £314,000 for audit failures 06/01/2022 The Financial Reporting Council has fined Mazars LLP £314,000 for failures relating to an audit of an unnamed local authority’s 2019 financial statements.
Local audit’s perfect storm 16/12/2021 Has the local audit system finally reached its breaking point? Naomi Larsson investigates.
Wales’ fuel poverty scheme should be ‘greener’ 23/11/2021 The Welsh government's Warm Homes Programme needs to be greener, clearer and more tightly managed, auditors say.
Regulator 'disappointed' at timeliness of local government auditor reporting 01/11/2021 Half of the local government audits chosen for review by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) had to be replaced as they were not finalised and signed on time.
South Ayrshire Council’s slow transformation ‘frustrating’, auditors say 28/10/2021 South Ayrshire Council’s services perform well but the council has been slow at making necessary changes to the way it delivers these services, auditors say.
Auditor uncovers ‘significant deficiencies’ in four Welsh councils 12/10/2021 An audit has revealed significant breakdowns in financial management and internal governance arrangements at four councils in Wales, which resulted in unlawful expenditure at one of the local authorities.
Auditors question financial sustainability of Welsh councils 30/09/2021 Auditors have questioned the sustainability of local authorities in Wales despite the improved financial position Welsh councils have experienced as a result of pandemic support.
Welsh councils must provide ‘ambitious leadership’ to revive high street 02/09/2021 Local authorities in Wales have been urged to use their existing powers and resources to make town centres sustainable.
Local government auditing close to 'breaking point' 14/07/2021 The timeliness and quality of auditing local government spending is undermining accountability and effective spending decisions, a watchdog has warned today.
Scottish council told to improve housing and education services 24/06/2021 Aberdeen City Council has been warned to improve its housing and education services by the public spending watchdog.

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£63,112 per annum

leading the capital’s largest new regeneration project. Brent Civic Centre (32 Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ).

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£43477 - £52302 per annum + Flexible Working, Hybrid, CPD, Gov Pension

The role will be responsible for supporting adults to develop their abilities to enable them to live as independently as possible. This may include England, Essex, Harlow

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Director of Commissioning and Performance

£100,157 - £109,081

We are looking for an individual to help us achieve excellence in adult social care in Northumberland. Northumberland County Council, Morpeth, United Kingdom

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£46,014 to £55,758 per annum

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Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

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