Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 19
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MHCLG consulted on NICs allocation for local authorities, noting varied funding practices.
Conclusion
MHCLG told us that it consulted with the sector on how best to allocate the £515 million so that it did not discriminate against local authorities that had chosen to outsource or insource specific services. It went on to say that it revised its approach based on sector-feedback.49 MHCLG recognised that some local authorities had fully funded the NIC increase with care providers, while others had not.50
Government Response
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