A REVIEW of administrative costs across all local authorities in Wales is being commissioned by Public Services Minister, Leighton Andrews.
Announcing the independent review, the minister said he wanted the review to identify the overall picture of expenditure on administration in councils across Wales.
Mr Andrews said: “I have made it clear I expect all local authorities in Wales to focus the limited resources available to them on delivering front line services to citizens, and to reduce spending on administration and backroom services. “This review will enable me and local authorities to compare and contrast expenditure and understand where practice should be changed to move a greater proportion of the spending to delivering services to citizens.”
The review’s findings will also help inform our work to reform Local Government and will identify opportunities for a shared service approach.
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