West Northamptonshire Council has become the first Reform UK-controlled council to approve sharing sensitive financial information with the party's cost-cutting unit, the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). Doge has requested data on IT expenditures, social care, and housing for asylum seekers. Led by Zia Yusuf, Doge seeks similar agreements with other councils. Concerns have arisen among opposition councillors regarding the necessity of outside auditors and data handling. Critics argue that the initiative serves more as a public relations exercise than a genuine effort to reduce costs.
Reform UK-controlled councils are beginning to share sensitive financial information with the party's cost-cutting unit, known as the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). This unprecedented step aims to scrutinize council spending confidentiality.
The Doge team, under Zia Yusuf, seeks agreements with all Reform UK councils, requesting access to detailed records related to IT systems and services that could highlight potential taxpayer savings.
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