Tag: better scrutiny
There are different ways to do mayoral scrutiny – why our thinking on LPACs is changing
Since 2014 we have been developing and refining the idea of “local Public Accounts Committees” (LPACs) – new bodies, well-placed to review and oversee the value for money of public services across a “place”, following the public pound rather than being focused on the accountability arrangements of individual institutions. Since then, the idea has been […]
Councillor ‘leadership’ of the scrutiny function – what does it really mean?
Post-local elections reflection from Ed Hammond, and the need for scrutiny training in leadership.
New version of scrutiny guidance
Ed Hammond’s commentary on the Government’s new version of the statutory guidance on overview and scrutiny.
Not waving, but drowning – Council budgets and inflationary pressures
Camilla de Bernhardt Lane explores ways to navigate Council budgets and pressures associated with finance.
Council Impact: Strong Scrutiny Linked to Confidence and Effective Relationships
Headlines from the 2022-23 results of our annual of overview and survey in local government.
Health Scrutiny Fireside Chat
Arrangements for Health Scrutiny explored by Camilla de Bernhardt Lane and Ed Hammond, with practical tips on how to administer them.
Engaging with the outcome of peer review to inform improvement
Information about external review and peer-led assurance techniques, associated with the “Corporate Peer Challenge.”
Using insights from the Ombudsman to inform scrutiny
An outline of how complaints can improve the corporate governance process, with focus on Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
The “Scrutiny Protocol” – new arrangements for scrutiny in combined authorities
Government guidance for combined authorities on overview and scrutiny arrangements, alongside a CfGS perspective and guide.
Fitting scrutiny into the local assurance framework
Exploration of how scrutiny is used effectively in quality assurance and who is responsible for this.