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 the[…]
The regulator’s efforts to upgrade audit is “piling up wreckage” in local government, according to Stephen Sheen.
While speculation is rife that the pandemic has pushed some local authorities close to issuing section 114 notices, new guidance from CIPFA aims to encourage more contact with central government.[…]
A recent report underlined the importance of closing a PFI contract effectively. Helen Randall navigates the intricacies and pitfalls. Does your authority have a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal which[…]
An effort to reduce the accounts preparation burden on local authorities in the midst of coping with the Covid-19 crisis was recently abandoned. Stephen Sheen looks at the implications. This[…]
Its the time of year when finance teams focus on their statement of accounts. Stephen Sheen argues that pushing back the deadline for audited accounts is not enough. There is[…]
A decision over a third runway at the country’s biggest airport means section 151 officers must consider climate issues when they draw up their spending plans. Helen Randall explains why.[…]
Budgets have been compiled but how will local authorities confront funding gaps? And will they continue with commercial investments or focus on other priorities, like local housing? We asked the[…]
Outcome based budgeting offers opportunities to uncover vital insights. Rebecca Hellard reveals her experience. I was recently asked about my current challenges and concerns. I like to turn these into[…]
Central government is implementing measures to confront the coronavirus outbreak. David Hill works through the questions local authorities will need to address as the virus spreads. The coronavirus is dominating[…]
