One particular report by the Auditor-General is required reading in election year, says Brookfields Lawyers partner Linda O'Reilly.
In this election year it is particularly interesting to reflect on the reported performance of local government. The Auditor-General does this every year and published her report, Local Government: Results...
Controller and auditor-general Lyn Provost has issued a string of recommendations on how Auckland Council could improve its building consents processes. They include fast-tracking the launch of an electronic lodgement system for applications; specific measures to speed up processing times; and a series of suggestions on how to better...
Auditor-General Lyn Provost calls on local authorities to produce simpler reports that focus more on users’ needs.
It’s a busy time for us all. For me and my staff, this time of year is serious financial audit time. Right now my staff are focusing on finalising the opinions on the accounts of all 78 local authorities, and attending...
