A new spending watchdog for local government? A Thatcherite idea….
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- HARKER, JOHN
- Source
- Public Finance; May/Jun2023, p59-59, 1p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 13529250
The article focuses on the establishment of the Audit Commission during the Thatcher years and its role in promoting value for money and improving public sector audit. Topics include the challenges faced such as high interest rates and compulsory competitive tendering; and the importance of trust in government and the need for stronger standards and regulatory enforcement to restore public trust and improve standards of conduct in public life.