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Government progress on improving timeliness of local government audit opinions reviewed.
Conclusion
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) we took evidence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (the Department), the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), and Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd (PSAA) about progress government has made improving the timeliness of audit opinions issued on local government bodies in England.1 We also received written evidence from a number of individuals and organisations.
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 September 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
Sixtieth Report - Timeliness of local auditor reporting
23 Jun 2023
HC 995
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.2 yrs
Report published
23 Jun 2023