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A finance boss in Oldham has been slammed for ‘repeated no-shows’ at key meetings as the council faces difficulties with its finances.

Councillor Abdul Jabbar, the cabinet leader for Finance, Corporate Services and Sustainability has reportedly failed to show up to several audit scrutiny meetings this financial year – despite the panel tackling major challenges.

Oldham Council is currently facing a predicted £23m budget hole – an ‘unsustainable’ position that could see the local authority having to apply for support from the government if there are no major changes in the next six months.

The audit group has also been investigating a ‘shocking mistake’ that led to more than 80 councillors being overpaid a total of £104k over the past three years, as well as other problem

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