After his promise to “clean up” City Hall, Boris has established a forensic audit group, which will investigate the finances of the Greater London authority. In a statement he declared that:
“I was elected on a promise to provide Londoners with better value for money from their taxes. I am delighted to have recruited some of the most capable and experienced people in the capital to scrutinise recent performance at the LDA and GLA and suggest ways to prevent mismanagement and waste in future.
“We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to ensure that the LDA and GLA deliver value for money to the taxpayers of London.”
The curious choice for the head of the group is ex-Sunday Telegraph editor Patience Wheatcroft, who controversially spiked a Christopher Booker column that contained heavy criticism of David Cameron. Nevertheless, it is good to see promises being so quickly honoured, and the report will be released to the public within 60 days.
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Thanks, Patrick!
Look forward to this report
Ah, another QUANGO!
Indeed, but at least it’s the incoming administration - who have little motive for self-interest - rather than the outgoing one.
It will, however, be interesting to find out how much the audit group actually costs.
BenSix said “It will, however, be interesting to find out how much the audit group actually costs.”
…but what will it save?