‘Serious shortcomings’ found in process that gave Office for Students job to controversialistThe vetting process by which Toby Young was appointed to the board of the new higher education regulator was flawed and rife (abundant or plentiful, full of sth bad or unpleasant) with political interference,according to the results of an investigation by an official watchdog.
The commissioner for public appointments’ report castigates the Department for Education (DfE) and regulator the Office for Students (OfS) for failing to delve into Young’s controversial writings and social media postings, and uncovers a tall degree of direct meddling by ministers in Young’s appointment and No 10 Downing Street in other nominations.
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Source: guardian.co.uk