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  1. MHCLG publication of the non-compliance list for audits up to 2023/24

    MHCLG has published a list in relation to compliance with the 28 February 2023/24 backstop. The list includes bodies yet to publish all audited accounts for financial years up to and including 2023/24 as of 20 May 2025. The government has contacted all bodies and their auditors included on the list to inform them of […]

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  2. NAO issues LARRIG 06

    The NAO has published its Local Audit Reset and Recovery Implementation Guidance (LARRIG) 06. This relates to special considerations for rebuilding assurance for specified balances following backstop-related disclaimed audit opinions. The LARRIGs are intended to support the reset and recovery of local audit in England and will be in place for a limited period.

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  3. May 2025 update

    This edition of our quarterly e-bulletin covers news from MHCLG including its response to the submissions to its reform consultation, a reminder about the payment of audit fees, and a summary of local audit news from elsewhere. We hope that you continue to find our e-bulletin to be useful. We welcome your thoughts on future […]

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  4. Contract Monitoring Data Pack: Quarter 4 for 2024/25

    PSAA has published its Contract Monitoring Data Pack: Quarter 4 for 2024/25. 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 2025. 42 audit opinions are outstanding for audits up to 2023/24, which […]

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