This edition of our quarterly e-bulletin includes an update on local audit reform, details of our consultation on the 2026/27 fees, and a summary of local audit news from elsewhere. We want to thank all the Directors of Finance and Audit Committee Chairs who took the time to complete our client survey for the 2024/25 […]
PSAA has published the outcome of our consultation on a one-off fee variation to recover audit firms’ project costs arising from the local audit backlog solution. The final fee variation applies to bodies that received a backstop-related disclaimed or qualified opinion in 2024/25. We welcome the feedback we received during our consultation and thank all […]
We have published updates to our auditor appointment directories following our April updates from our audit suppliers: You can also visit our pages that list all directories for 2018/19 to 2022/23 and 2023/24 to 2027/28.
CIPFA LASAAC has issued its consultation on the 2027/28 Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the UK (the Code). The 2027/28 Code will apply to accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2027. The survey closes on 27 September 2026. Further details about the consultation can be found on the CIPFA website.
We have published the number of audit opinions delivered up to 30 June 2026 on our website. Data for previous months can be viewed on our monthly audit opinion data page.
Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) welcomes the confirmation of Bill Butler as Chair of the Local Audit Office (LAO) by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Bill will continue in his role as PSAA Chair, helping the two organisations to work together as the overhaul of local audit progresses. PSAA has put […]
MHCLG is seeking to appoint the Controller of Local Audit for the Local Audit Office. The deadline for applications is 11:55pm on 12 July 2026. Further details are available at: Local Audit Office appointments.
We have published the number of audit opinions delivered up to 31 May 2026 on our website. Data for previous months can be viewed on our monthly audit opinion data page.
PSAA has published its Contract Monitoring Data Pack: Quarter 4 for 2025/26. We produce quarterly reports on our contracted firms, building up information as the year progresses. The data pack covers audit opinions, approved fee variations and electors’ objections up to 31 March 2026. 24 audit opinions are outstanding for audits up to 2024/25, which […]
We are pleased that MHCLG has announced Bill Butler, PSAA’s Chair, as their preferred candidate to chair the Local Audit Office (LAO). Subject to a pre-appointment hearing by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee on 16 June 2026, Bill would be appointed for a five-year term. If appointed, Bill intends to continue in […]