Local authorities across Britain have shelled out at least £6.8m in three years on plane tickets, according to research released today by a campaign group.
Quangos will need to “rise from the ashes” to replace “whole swathes of EU regulation” following Brexit, the Public Accounts Committee chair has predicted to PF.
The Ministry of Defence could be more than £20bn short of the funding it needs for equipment between 2017-2027, the Public Accounts Committee warned today.
Despite a torrid first five years, Police Scotland is well positioned to balance its books and deliver improved policing to the public, according to chief finance officer James Gray.
Charities hold major contracts to provide public services in numerous areas. How can they do this and still uphold their core values? Neil Merrick finds out.
The need for Scottish councils to find savings is “increasingly critical” against a backdrop of reduced funding and rising demand for services, the Scotland’s public spending watchdog has said.
With austerity likely to continue, organisations need to be strong enough to build savings and stay ambitious. So they must prepare, not just patch up the piggy bank, says CIPFA’S Don Peebles.
After a period of growth, are council reserves beginning to dip into the danger zone? PF’s Emily Twinch looks at where the pressures are and what is behind them.