Local Government

Councils don’t operate by remote control: the concerns of their constituents are immediate and tangible. The cornerstone to every council’s operations is balancing the delicate nexus between risk and control in delivery of grass root services. Effective delivery of a council’s core services must be underpinned by the management of a unique financial, organisational and technology life cycle.

At Deloitte we understand the operating environment of a council, and financial and legislative reporting requirements. Our team has partnered with councils around Australia to provide practical solutions. For case studies of projects undertaken - and benefits realised - please contact our team.

Hot topics

State of the water sector 2010-15: national/state views
This suite of reports presents the key findings from a survey of 1100+ water sector participants on the industry’s critical issues.
AWA/Deloitte Reports, September 2011 | 76 pages + 7 x 32 pages
Local government structural reform in Tasmania
Report for the Property Council of Australia, Tasmanian Division on the economic implications of reform of local government in Tasmania.
Deloitte Access Economics, August 2011 | 53 pages
Unlocking government: how data transforms democracy
Case studies of how unlocking public data - or public 'assets' - is fueling new levels of service and transforming policy setting.
Research study / video series, February 2010 | 44 pages / 21mins 27secs
The Public Innovator's Playbook
Developed with Harvard's Kennedy School this includes insightful examples & a blueprint for embracing innovation in the public sector.
Research report, April 2009 | 162 pages
The future of collaborative government & web 2.0
Details the leadership, technology and organisational change needed to develop 'Government 2.0' in order to deliver more with less.
Deloitte perspective, February 2008 | 28 pages