Local Government Information Unit
Government Affairs Website
Audit Commission vows to halve inspection costs
Press Review 9 February 2005
The Audit Commission has pledged to halve the cost of its inspection work by next year.
NASUWT: Welcome
Government Affairs Website Page
Watchdog backs greater scrutiny of schools
Press Review 21 July 2004
Local authorities should increase their financial scrutiny of schools because nobody has a clear idea how they spend £24 billion a year in public money, the Audit Commission says today.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
General Social Care Council
Government Affairs Website
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Government Affairs Website
Youth reports shine spotlight on reoffending
Press Review 21 January 2004
Council tax rises questioned
Press Review 18 December 2003
Council tax hike fails to boost services
News Article 18 December 2003
Significant council tax increases have done little to improve local services, according to the spending watchdog.
Britain is 'too regulated'
Press Review 10 November 2003
Watchdog to set example
Press Review 5 November 2003
Spending watchdog holds itself to account
News Article 5 November 2003
The Audit Commission has announced a "radical" plan to cut back on the red tape it imposes on local councils.
Watchdog warns against corporate governance failures
News Article 14 October 2003
A report from the Audit Commission has highlighted the dangers of corporate governance failures in the public sector.
Watchdog highlights management failings
Press Review 14 October 2003
