CIPFA/LASAAC publishes the 2026/27 Code of Practice
CIPFA/LASAAC has published the 2026/27 Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom (the Code), which applies to financial years commencing on or after 1 April 2026.
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MHCLG publishes updated non-compliance list for audits up to 2024/25
Read more of: MHCLG publishes updated non-compliance list for audits up to 2024/25MHCLG has published an updated list in relation to compliance with the 27 February 2024/25 backstop. The list includes bodies yet to publish all audited accounts as of 9 March 2026, for financial years up to and including 2024/25.
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February 2026: audit opinion data
Read more of: February 2026: audit opinion dataWe have published the number of audit opinions delivered up to 28 February 2026 on our website. We also issued a press release on the local government audit opinion position as at the 27 February 2026 backstop date for the 2024/25 audits, which may be of interest. Data for previous months is available on our […]
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Press release: Local government audit opinion data
Read more of: Press release: Local government audit opinion dataAuditors have reported issuing 183 unmodified opinions, and 231 disclaimed (188) or qualified (43) opinions due to the 27 February 2026 backstop, for the 2024/25 audits of accounts covered by PSAA’s appointing person scheme. There are a further 36 opinions that remain outstanding. There were also 7 modified opinions that auditors have not attributed to […]
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Contract Monitoring Data Pack: Quarter 3 for 2025/26
Read more of: Contract Monitoring Data Pack: Quarter 3 for 2025/26PSAA has published its Contract Monitoring Data Pack: Quarter 3 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 December 2025. 21 audit opinions are outstanding for audits up to 2023/24, which has reduced by 28 since the 28 February 2025 backstop date, as published on our website. Contract monitoring data packs for previous quarters are […]
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January 2026: audit opinion data
Read more of: January 2026: audit opinion dataWe have published the number of audit opinions delivered up to 31 January 2026 on our website. Data for previous months can be viewed on our monthly audit opinion data page.
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Latest update to auditor appointment directories
Read more of: Latest update to auditor appointment directoriesWe have published updates to our auditor appointment directories following our January 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.
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February 2026 update
Read more of: February 2026 updateThis edition of our quarterly e-bulletin includes planning for change, an update on local audit reform including recruitment for the Local Audit Office Chair, the publication of our 2025/26 audit fee scale, and a summary of local audit news from elsewhere. We hope you continue to find this useful, and we welcome your thoughts on […]
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MHCLG seeks Local Audit Office Chair
Read more of: MHCLG seeks Local Audit Office ChairMHCLG is seeking to appoint the new Chair for the Local Audit Office. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 18 February 2026. Further details are available at: Local Audit Office appointments – Chair.
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December 2025: audit opinion data
Read more of: December 2025: audit opinion dataWe have published the number of audit opinions delivered up to 31 December 2025 on our website. Data for previous months can be viewed on our monthly audit opinion data page.