Select Committee · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Audit and inspection of local authorities
Status: ClosedOpened: 9 Nov 2010Closed: 1 Apr 20122 reports
Inquiry scopeThe Committee has concluded its inquiry into the Audit and inspection of Local Authorities. The report was published on 7 July 2011. The abolition of the Audit Commission is one of the most far- reaching changes announced by the new Secretary of State. This inquiry examined carefully the full implications for the accountability of local government likely to follow from this decision. Audit and inspection of local authorities report - Volume I Audit and inspection of local authorities report - Volume II Government Response Terms of reference: Audit and inspection of local authorities Watch the oral evidence sessions Comparison of the CLG Select Committee Report: Audit and Inspection of Local Authorities (HC763) and the DCLG Response to Consultation Report (January 2012)