Accounts Commission Public Hearing

The Audit Commissions hearing in respect of the recent Best Value audit of Aberdeen City Council was completed on Wednesday 14th May 2008.

Evidence was heard from elected members, council officials, representatives of the various unions and the voluntary sector.

Rhonda Kelly gave evidence on behalf of the voluntary sector and her full submission can be found at the link below:

Speech to Accounts Commission - Rhonda Kelly, ACVO

The commission published their findings and recommendations on the 29th May. Click to access these. Accounts Commission Findings

For further information, you may wish to contact Audit Scotland on 0845 146 1010.

Background

The Accounts Commission held a two-day public hearing on the running of Aberdeen City Council at the Town House (Town and County Hall) on the 13th and 14th May 2008.

This followed a report by the Controller of Audit on Best Value and Community Planning in Aberdeen, which found serious cause for concern. The hearing was open to all, on a first come, first served basis.  The Commission considered any correspondence received in connection with the hearing, with a focus on the Best Value and Community Planning audit. In particular, the Commission wished to explore (in their words):

1. the pace of improvement in achieving the council’s vision for the area
2. the capacity of the council to secure change
3. why staff commitment to the programme of change does not seem to have been achieved
4. the council’s financial position

If you want to see the report from the Controller of Audit, it can be accessed at:

http://www.auditscotland.gov.uk/docs/local/2007/bv_080320_aberdeen.city.pdf