National Audit Office
Progress update: Timeliness of local auditor reporting on local government in England
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.
Published 25 Jan 2023
Value for Money
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Topics: Accountability and oversight, Local government, Local services and housing, Project and service delivery
Recommendations
No recommendations are indexed here. The report itself may contain some: see the report on nao.org.uk, linked above.
Public Accounts Committee follow-up 2 reports
The Public Accounts Committee examined this NAO report and made its own recommendations. The government replies to those in Treasury Minutes.