Issue details

Government Response to Local Audit Framework

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has recently consulted on the following proposals as part of the government’s response to the Redmond Review:
• A new system leader for the local audit framework.
• Proposals to strengthen audit committee arrangements within councils.
• Measures to address ongoing capacity issues on the pipeline of local auditors.
• Action to further consider local audit functions for smaller bodies.

This updates aims to highlight how these changes will affect Local Audit arrangements in Stockport.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Department: Corporate and Support Services

Contact: John Pearsall Email: john.pearsall@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 4033.

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  • Government Response to Local Audit Framework