Source · National Audit Office

Progress update: Timeliness of local auditor reporting on local government in England

Published: 25 Jan 2023 Type: Value for Money Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

This report examines the progress made in improving the timeliness of auditor reporting on English local public bodies’ financial statements. Delays in completing audited accounts can have significant implications for local accountability and the effective management of public money.

Dept: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Topics: Accountability and oversightLocal governmentLocal services and housingProject and service delivery nao.org.uk →

Public Accounts Committee follow-up

2 reports

The Public Accounts Committee examined this NAO report and published its own recommendations. The government responds to PAC recommendations via Treasury Minutes.

23 Jun 2023 Public Accounts C… Sixtieth Report - Timeliness of local auditor reporting — 13 recommendations · parliament.uk

14 Jul 2021 Public Accounts C… Eleventh Report - Local auditor reporting on local government in England — 19 recommendations · parliament.uk