Resource type: Technical papers

Financial scrutiny – a guide for members

A guide to financial scrutiny, 2023.


The use of call-in: guidance for English authorities

A technical paper giving advice on the operation and review of critical elements of governance framework for local authorities in England.


The review and redrafting of constitutions: guidance for English authorities

A technical paper giving advice on the operation and review of critical elements of governance framework for local authorities in England.


Reviewing schemes of delegation: guidance for English authorities

A technical paper giving advice on the operation and review of critical elements of governance framework for local authorities in England.


Health Scrutiny – A Short Guide

An introductory guide and overview of Health and Adult Services Scrutiny.


Scrutiny of Children’s Services – A Short Guide

A guide to scrutiny of Children’s Services within local authorities.


Scrutiny Practitioners Guide

A go-to guide for all scrutiny practitioners.


The governance risk and resilience framework: technical paper

A technical paper to explain the background to the CfGS governance risk and resilience framework. You can find full details on the framework at www.cfgs.org.uk/governancerisk March 2021