Minister's Letter on Oflog Review of Long-Term Role and Short-Term Remit
Summary
Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, has written to Oflog's Chief Executive confirming Oflog's current remit and outlining his intention to review the organisation's long-term role by the end of 2024. The letter sets out the current scope of Oflog's functions in monitoring local authority performance and financial data. The review will assess Oflog's future role and purpose as a public oversight body.
What changed
A ministerial letter has been published confirming Oflog's existing remit as the body responsible for providing performance data and analysis on local authorities in England. The Minister has formally announced his intention to review Oflog's long-term role and function, with conclusions expected by the end of 2024. This review may result in changes to Oflog's mandate, responsibilities, or organisational structure.
Local authorities and stakeholders should monitor for the outcome of this review, as any changes to Oflog's role could affect how local government performance is monitored, reported, and assessed. The current remit and operations of Oflog remain in place until any review conclusions are published.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on Oflog review conclusions expected by end of 2024
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Oflog: review of long-term role, and short-term remit
A letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution to Oflog’s Chief Executive.
From: Office for Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Jim McMahon OBE MP Published 10 September 2024 Get emails about this page
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Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, has written to Josh Goodman, Oflog Chief Executive, setting out Oflog’s current remit and his intention to review the role of Oflog by the end of 2024.
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Published 10 September 2024
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