Steve Barwick

Jul 24, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Guy Clifton |Sarah Longlands |Martin Ford |Steve Barwick

Earlier this year we reviewed just under 100 auditors' annual reports (AARs) produced for our local government audit clients for the 2022-23 audit year. AARs are the key annual deliverable relating to our value for money (VfM) audit work, and this sample represents approximately 30% of all councils in England. In total, the AARs we reviewed identified more than 700 areas for improvement and highlighted significant weaknesses in some councils' financial sustainability arrangements.

Jul 23, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Steve Barwick |Cllr Elizabeth Campbell |Martin Ford |Heather Jameson

The Health Devolution Commission has delivered a very clear answer to the question that should have been the subject of much discussion, but wasn't, during the General Election.

Jul 23, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Steve Barwick

Author Profile Steve Barwick Articles by Steve Barwick INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEMS Twelve steps to strengthening integrated care By Steve Barwick | 23 July 2024 Phil Hope and Steve Barwick look at what the new Government should focus on to strengthen Integra... HEALTH England should become a Marmot Nation By Steve Barwick | 30 January 2024 ICSs will need to get firmly onto the front foot if they are to deliver their goals, including de...