The beleaguered Casey Council is a step closer to being sacked after a key government investigator recommended its dismissal in the wake of a damaging anti-corruption commission inquiry.

Local government sources said on Thursday night that senior figures at Casey Council have been informed that a report by monitor Laurinda Gardner had recommended its sacking.

Ms Gardner was appointed by the Andrews government last November to examine council's governance after it became the centre of a major corruption inquiry involving alleged bribes and influence involving developer John Woodman.

Developer John Woodman leaving an IBAC hearing in November. Credit:Justin McManus

Casey Council could now be sacked as early as next week. State Parliament sits from Tuesday and the sacking of the council requires parliamentary approval. Sources at Casey Council said Mayor Susan Serey expected to be dismissed then, along with the rest of the council. A spokeswoman for local government minister Adem Somyurek said only that the minister was "considering the report".