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Nevada history buff. Reformed newspaper man. Author of 9 books. Distinguished Nevadan. @NevadaSagebrush alum. Pro decency.
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Managing Dedicated Schools Grant Deficits – what we can learn from Auditors’ Annual Reports

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By Paul Dossett, Guy Clifton
| Grant Thornton UK
The financial challenge Sustained growth in demand for SEND services has left many councils with high value Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficits which in some cases are approaching or even exceeding usable reserves. The government has committed to High Needs Stability grants covering up to 90% of DSG deficits for councils that agree SEND reform plans with the Department for Education.
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Lessons you can learn from Auditors' Annual Reports

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By Paul Dossett, Guy Clifton, Rob Turner, Charlie Hamilton
| Grant Thornton UK
What can Auditors' Annual Reports teach us? In June 2025, we reviewed 100 Auditors' annual reports (AARs) produced by Grant Thornton for our local government audited bodies across England. This represents about a third of all councils in the country. These reports, covering the audit year 2023/24, offer a wealth of insights on what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to value for money and governance.
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Renewing and reforming local governance

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By Guy Clifton, Jonathan Werran
| The MJ Verified
FINANCE Renewing and reforming local governance The case for reforming and renewing local financial governance must be made with long-term resilience and sustainability in mind, explain Guy Clifton and Jonathan Werran. By Guy Clifton, Jonathan Werran | 03 December 2024 SHARE Earlier in the year, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Rates Act, a historically significant dateline in the history of local government finance.
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