Effective, member-level oversight of financial matters is a cornerstone of good governance. This is a guide for councillors on audit …
This practial guide will be of specific interest for local areas seeking to establish a combined authority, or those in …
All parts of the public sector have been subject to stresses and pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ‘lessons learnt’ …
CfGS is working on a project with the Gambling Commission to raise awareness, and increase the involvement of elected members, …
This is a document setting out the “seven characteristics” used to support the CfGS governance risk and resilience framework. You …
This is our second edition of the guide to overview and scrutiny in Combined Authorities (CAs). When the first edition …
An update to the CfPS/LGA publication “Rethinking governance” (2014). A separate appendix is available which provides more details on the …
With the LGA, we have produced guidance for councils on ways that scrutiny can effectively contribute to local policy on …
This practical guide has been produced in partnership with the NHS Confederation. It is based on discussions with around 70 …
A guide for scrutineers on how to go about scrutiny and inquiry on climate change at local level, with a …
Published in partnership with CIPFA. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on council finances, uncertainty regarding the delayed fair funding …
Our commercialisation and scrutiny guide is a practical tool for councillors who are involved in scrutiny and wish to find …
Taking Scrutiny Seriously is a series of tools to help council CEOs and senior statutory officers improve the profile and …
Ten questions council scrutiny committees can ask about commissioning, delivery and outcomes from services. This guide aims to help councillors …
This guide is intended to provide advice to councils, councillors and officers on the operation of overview and scrutiny; we …
A new explainer for the NHS and local authorities outlines possible solutions for the governance and accountability challenges brought by …
This report by APSE (the Association for Public Service Excellence) and the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny discusses the ways …
Providing a lifeline: Effective scrutiny of local strategies to prevent or reduce suicide. This publication looks at effective scrutiny of …
This guide is intended to provide practical advice for scrutiny committees and task and finish groups working on housing issues. …
Social value matters: 10 questions council scrutiny can ask about social value. Public services are facing a common challenge – …
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