We have a disclaimed opinion – are we still expected to pay the full scale fee?

The audit fee will reflect the volume of work done. For bodies where fees relate only to VFM arrangements and the issue of a disclaimer opinion, there will be no separate scale fee charge.

For all other fee variations, the approach will depend on the specific circumstances of each body. Please note that, in the case of a disclaimed audit, we will separately assess any fees associated with audit work undertaken in response to elector queries and objections.