Article: Council's commitment to providing value for money Article Body The achievement of value for money, including the delivery of efficient services is a key priority for the council and is included as a key driver within our Corporate Plan. Overall, we provide services at lower than average cost compared with other metropolitan authorities, and deliver good value for money. We have a good track record of identifying areas that require improvement and ensure that investment is targeted in these areas to deliver better outcomes for service users. Our performance in the area of value of money was consistently recognised by the Audit Commission, being awarded a score of three out of four for our 'Use of Resources' and also for our 'Managing Performance'. A copy of the latest Audit Commissions summary report of the findings of our Organisational Assessment, published in December 2009, can be accessed using the link below. The Audit Commission Use of Resources assessment has not taken place since 2009 following the abolition of the Comprehensive Area Assessment. Barnsley Council Organisational Assessment Summary Report 2009 For further information on the council's approach to value for money please email councilperformance@barnsley.gov.uk