Closed consultation
Addressing the local audit backlog in England: Consultation
Applies to England
Consultation description
The external auditing of local bodies is vital in supporting democratic accountability and providing assurance for local people and their elected representatives. The backlog in the publication of audited accounts of local bodies in England has grown to an unacceptable level.
This consultation seeks views on amending the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 as part of a package of cross-system measures to clear the backlog and put the system on a sustainable footing.
The draft statutory instrument covers the core elements of the proposed amendments to the Regulations.
The Joint Statement, agreed with system partners, provides vital context and explains the cross-system proposals and how the various elements are intended to interact.
Documents
Published 8 February 2024