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Stephen Sheen: The Redmond Review fails to address key issues: The Redmond Review has made a series of recommendations for improving local government audit. Stephen Sheen argues it leaves many questions unaswered. The report of the Redmond Review into… dlvr.it/RgfgMF pic.twitter.com/a55OKpl0jC

Medium term financial plans demand a ‘refresh’, despite uncertainty: When it comes to medium term financial planning, Tracy Bingham observes the only thing that is certain is that there’ll be uncertainty. But that’s no reason to avoid preparing. All[...] dlvr.it/RgZG4S pic.twitter.com/V987wmuB8Z

CFO secrets: Revisiting ‘purpose’ helps ensure your finance function is fit for the job: The finance function must be “fit for purpose” in a crisis. Nathan Elvery explores the elements that will ensure it delivers when the going gets tough. In a previous… dlvr.it/RgQH7d pic.twitter.com/QFRVuFbSDS

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Modern slavery in supply chains haunts our investments: Modern slavery has recently made news headlines, but what actions can treasurers take to guard against this abhorrent crime? Peter Hugh Smith writes that both investors and fund managers have[...] dlvr.it/RgCw6m pic.twitter.com/9Aax4UXrS9

Covid grants boost local authority balances: David Chefneux looks at the impact of the pandemic on the cash and liquidity position of councils. Data released by MHCLG recently, provides another useful insight on borrowing and lending[...] dlvr.it/RfrH6V pic.twitter.com/taKFADugTL

Devolution: The structural and economic challenges: A white paper on devolution and the potential reconfiguration of local government in England is on the way. Paul Dossett explores the risks and opportunities. While the local government sector[...] dlvr.it/Rf1gSn

Relax borrowing rules to tackle financial crisis, says think tank: The Institute for Fiscal Studies says local government in England still needs an extra £2bn to see it through the pandemic. One way of dealing with financial needs, it argues,[...] dlvr.it/Rf14x7 pic.twitter.com/XleFOqXmto