Audit CommissionThe Audit Commission is an independent body responsible for ensuring that public money is used economically, efficiently and effectively.Access to services - Basildon District Council- June 5, 2008 Basildon District Council provides 'fair' access to its services, with 'uncertain' prospects' for improvement, according to a report released today by the independent Audit Commission. On a scale from zero to three stars the Audit Commission inspection team gave the Council a 'fair' one star rating for the way it enables people to access its services.http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/reports/BVIR.asp?CategoryID=&ProdID=702D774C-EED8-4... Housing management services- June 5, 2008 Twynham HA has a number of strengths such as the good condition of tenants' homes and estates, with a reasonable performance on repairs and the collection of rent. However, the association does not yet have a clear understanding of the needs and requirements of all of its tenants and the standard of re-let homes and planned maintenance work is inconsistent.http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/reports/BVIR.asp?CategoryID=&ProdID=AC1927C6-714D-4... Allocations and homelessness - Barking & Dagenham LBC- June 5, 2008 The allocations and homelessness service provided by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is 'fair' with 'promising prospects for improvement', according to an independent report released today 5 June by the Audit Commission. On a scale of zero to three stars, the Audit Commission inspection team gave the service a 'fair', one star rating.http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/reports/BVIR.asp?CategoryID=&ProdID=3C01949C-2695-4... St Georges Community Housing - Basildon District Council- June 5, 2008 St. George's Community Housing is providing a 'fair' service that has 'promising' prospects for improvement. There are a number of strengths including dealing with anti-social behaviour and providing supported housing to older residents. However improvements need to be made in some areas, including the approach to rent collection and maximising value for money.http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/reports/BVIR.asp?CategoryID=&ProdID=D79C5A1B-5771-4... |