https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/cipfa/Recent content in cipfa on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-tories-and-lib-dems-clash-over-councils-one-star-financial-rating/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-tories-and-lib-dems-clash-over-councils-one-star-financial-rating/Somerset’s two dominant political parties are at loggerheads following a scathing independent review of the county council’s financial management. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) conducted an independent audit of Somerset Council’s finances, revealing serious concerns about the council’s leadership and organisational culture. The council was awarded a mere one star out of five for its financial management. The Conservative Party, currently the official opposition, criticized the council for its slow progress in implementing a much-needed transformation programme.