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The National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC), which is the independent oversight body for the local government sector in Ireland, published its first three reviews on Offaly County Council Cork City Council and Kerry County Council that began a new round of examining the performance of local authorities.
This new process is the result of building on tremendous work carried out by NOAC in its first cycle of reviews of all local authorities in Ireland and, allows meetings to be as open as possible and gives the public an even greater insight into the performance of their local authorities
The new Scrutiny Process includes a more detailed analysis of the performance of each local authority and a more structured format akin to the Joint Oireachtas Committees. This process also includes the recording and transcribing of meetings to this website, as well as the preparation of a report on the engagement.
Providing national oversight of local government in Ireland.
About NOAC
The National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) is the national independent oversight body for the local government sector in Ireland. It was established in July 2014 under the Local Government Reform Act 2014 to provide independent oversight of the local government sector (local authorities and associated bodies), including Regional Assemblies.
Further details about NOAC and its Strategy for the period 2023 to 2025 can be viewed here.
NOAC’s functions are wide ranging, covering all local authority activities and involving the scrutiny of performance generally and financial performance specifically. NOAC also has a role in supporting best practice, overseeing implementation of national local government policy and monitoring and evaluating implementation of corporate plans, adherence to service level agreements and public service reform by local government bodies. A Government Minister may also request that NOAC prepare a report relevant to its functions on any specified aspect of local government.
Providing national oversight of local government in Ireland.
About NOAC
The National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) is the national independent oversight body for the local government sector in Ireland. It was established in July 2014 under the Local Government Reform Act 2014 to provide independent oversight of the local government sector (local authorities and associated bodies), including Regional Assemblies.
Further details about NOAC and its Strategy for the period 2023 to 2025 can be viewed here.
NOAC’s functions are wide ranging, covering all local authority activities and involving the scrutiny of performance generally and financial performance specifically. NOAC also has a role in supporting best practice, overseeing implementation of national local government policy and monitoring and evaluating implementation of corporate plans, adherence to service level agreements and public service reform by local government bodies. A Government Minister may also request that NOAC prepare a report relevant to its functions on any specified aspect of local government.
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NEWS AND EVENTS
Find out more about NOAC workshops and seminars.
CONTACT US
There are many different ways to get in contact.