It is both a publicly elected body and a public authority funded by the Swedish Government. (humanrights.gov.au)
All the State authority funds are vulnerable to theft by the State as are ANY dedicated funds. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Although today's announcement does not include additional funding, it is understood officials hope clarity on spending — particularly the allocation of local authority funding for 2019 - 20, several years ahead of time — will help schools and councils plan ahead. (schoolsweek.co.uk)