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The Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD opened the National Oversight and Audit Commission’s (NOAC) eighth ‘Good Practice in Local Government’ seminar.
Six local authorities, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Fingal, and Cork County Councils showcased innovative projects that demonstrate leadership and excellence in local government service delivery. These initiatives include a 60+ Climate Drive Programme, a Paperless Onboarding App, a Superannuation Starter Notification, a Lámhleabhar Gaelige, an Equity Register Module and a new Online Digital Library purchasing system.
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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