Service
Council Financial Services
Local Government plays an important role in the community.
It is vital that it is seen to be doing the most with its resources.
This can be enhanced by ensuring that the finance team is up to date with the professional rigour that is required of those minding the public purse.
It is recognised that Councillors depend on sound financial advice and information. Supporting the finance team with professional expertise when it is needed will give the team, the Executive and Councillors confidence in their decision making.
UHY Solutions for Local Government
We spend literally thousands of hours every year looking at different council systems, their finances and working with their finance teams to ensure Council is run efficiently and that resources are properly managed. Being responsible for the finance department in any organisation can be daunting. Local Government Council, with its nuances and public presence, is no exception. Because we spend the hours in the field, we believe we are well-placed to provide financial support services to Local Government – as hands on or hands off as is required.
We know that the Executive has the expertise in managing local government. Our role is to provide business services that can provide uplift to the decision making, reporting or management processes. At the same time, we are certain that our participation provides insights to the team that is supporting the Executive.
OurCouncil Financial Servicescapabilities
Examine each capability one for a closer look at the expertise we bring to the table.
The benefits to you are
- The Executive can be confident it has the right data to make decisions.
- Resources are properly managed, ensuring that more services can be efficiently provided to constituents.
- Larger projects can be undertaken with confidence if the underlying cashflows of Council are reliably reported.
- Councillors can be more strategic if there is a good relationship with the finance team and there is trust in the numbers and forecasts.
- Having a well-functioning and supported finance team also means the audit process will not be a painful one, and there will be no surprises.
