Room for improvement [electronic resource] strategic asset management in local government
Room for improvement strategic asset management in local government [electronic resource]
- London Audit Commission 2009
Summary -- Recommendations -- Chapter 1, introduction -- Chapter 2, expectations of the local government estate -- Chapter 3, the changing local government estate -- Chapter 4, barriers and challenges -- Chapter 5, improving the estate -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1, research methodology -- Appendix 2a, key line of enquiry 2.3 criteria for asset management in 2008, use of resources assessments -- Appendix 2b, key line of enquiry 3.2 criteria for asset management in 2009, use of resources assessments -- Appendix 3, further sources of information on data management for councils -- References
Examines the performance of councils in terms of managing their property. Finds that, when measured against their 2000 performance, 65 councils improved and 46 councils got worse in 2007/08, although the standard used was tighter. Makes recommendations for ways in which councils can improve, for example by disposing of surplus or under-used property, and recruiting appropriately skilled staff.
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Summary -- Recommendations -- Chapter 1, introduction -- Chapter 2, expectations of the local government estate -- Chapter 3, the changing local government estate -- Chapter 4, barriers and challenges -- Chapter 5, improving the estate -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1, research methodology -- Appendix 2a, key line of enquiry 2.3 criteria for asset management in 2008, use of resources assessments -- Appendix 2b, key line of enquiry 3.2 criteria for asset management in 2009, use of resources assessments -- Appendix 3, further sources of information on data management for councils -- References
Examines the performance of councils in terms of managing their property. Finds that, when measured against their 2000 performance, 65 councils improved and 46 councils got worse in 2007/08, although the standard used was tighter. Makes recommendations for ways in which councils can improve, for example by disposing of surplus or under-used property, and recruiting appropriately skilled staff.
Advanced
1862405719
England--886-
333.72 $2 18