External inspection of local government: Driving improvement or drowning in detail?
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A review of the literature prepared for the Audit Commission The effectiveness and cost - effectiveness of support and services to informal carers of older
The Audit Commission is an independent body responsible for ensuring that public money is spent economically, efficiently and effectively, to achieve high-quality local and national services for the public. Our work covers local government, housing, health and criminal justice services. As an independent watchdog, we provide important information on the quality of public services. As a driving ...
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