Guidance

Changes to the smaller authorities’ local audit and accountability framework

This guide explains the changes and key requirements of the new local audit and accountability regime for smaller authorities from 1 April 2015.

Applies to England

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Changes to the smaller authorities’ local audit and accountability framework: a guide

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This guide offers an explanation of the changes and key requirements of the new local audit and accountability regime for smaller authorities from 1 April 2015.

It sets out the changes in 2 stages, from April 2015 after the closure of the Audit Commission and from April 2017 with the introduction of the local auditor appointment.

Updates to this page

Published 11 March 2015

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