The government has issued a green paper on reforming procurement rules. Helen Randall and Rebecca Rees examine the proposals and argue they may not go far enough. The Cabinet Office’s[…]
The CFO is in a key position to help deliver an organisation’s strategic objectives. But this is a complex journey. Nathan Elvery provides some directions to help chart a course.[…]
The pandemic has presented a unique challenge for governance in local authorities. Geoff Wild examines how leadership, employees, politics and finances should come together in good governance. Governance is about[…]
Recent years have seen a flood of change for finance directors in local government, including those forced by the pandemic. Andrew Hardingham surveys the FD’s role and offers advice on[…]
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[…]
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 article[…]
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[…]
The pandemic has presented finance directors in local government with an extreme challenge. Nathan Elvery survey the qualities needed in the modern CFO.
The UK will be looking for an economic boost after the pandemic. Simon Brammer and Simeran Backer argue local authorities could lead the way with an approach designed to tackle[…]
A study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows councils suffering in diverse ways as a result of Covid-19. Kate Ogden explores the detail The coronavirus crisis has been a[…]
