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  1. Independent analysis of the outcomes of electors’ objections

    A unique element of the local government accountability framework is the long-held rights of local electors to inspect accounts and related documents, and to object to auditors about issues of concern. In recent times electors have been able to access far more data and information than when the right to object was originally enacted, because […]

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  2. 2020/21 scale of fees

    PSAA has published the scale of audit fees for 2020/21 audits for bodies that have opted into its national auditor appointment scheme. This includes the consultation response summary. The scale fees for individual opted-in bodies are now available to view on the 2020/21 scale of fees page.

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  3. Independent review of the sustainability of the local government audit market

    PSAA has commissioned the independent review Future Procurement and Market Supply Options. The review was undertaken by an independent consultancy, Touchstone Renard (TR) and looks at the sustainability of the local government audit market. PSAA commissioned this work in its role as the ‘appointing person’ for the national scheme for the appointment of external auditors […]

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  4. 2019/20 scale of fees

    PSAA has published the scale of audit fees for 2019/20 audits for bodies that have opted into its national auditor appointment scheme. The scale fees for individual opted-in bodies are now available to view on the 2019/20 scale of fees page with a summary of the consultation responses.

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  5. Report on the results of auditors’ work 2017/18: Principal local government and police bodies

    PSAA has published its Report on the results of auditors’ work 2017/18. This is the fourth report published by PSAA and summarises the results of auditors’ work at 495 principal local government and police bodies for 2017/18. The report covers the timeliness and quality of financial reporting, auditors’ local value for money work, and the […]

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