Local Audit Framework Reform addresses modernization of the audit and accountability system for English local authorities, led by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The reform programme includes establishing a new Local Audit Office (LAO) as a single oversight body and updating the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 to enable modern data analytics and fraud detection. Current status is active with the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill laid in Parliament in July 2025, targeting elimination of qualified or disclaimed local authority accounts by 2027–28.
This Order establishes the Cumbria Combined Authority (“the Combined Authority”), provides for the election of a mayor and confers certain of the functions of local authorities and other public authorities on the Combined Authority.
This Order establishes the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (“the Combined Authority”) and provides for the election of the mayor and confers certain functions of local authorities and other public authorities on the Combined Authority.
These Regulations amend the definition of “smaller authority” in section 6 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”).
These Regulations amend the definition of “smaller authority” in section 6 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”).
Schedule 9 to the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2) includes provision for the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office to carry out data matching exercises or to arrange for them to be done …
Schedule 9 to the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2) includes provision for the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office to carry out data matching exercises or to arrange for them to be done …
These Regulations amend the Local Audit (Professional Qualifications and Major Local Audit) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1627).
These Regulations amend the Local Audit (Professional Qualifications and Major Local Audit) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1627).
These Regulations modify the requirement in section 3(3) of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2) for a relevant authority (other than a health service body) to prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year, …
These Regulations amend the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/234) (the “2015 Regulations”), which set out detailed requirements applicable to a relevant authority (defined in section 2(1) of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c.2) (the “Act”)) other …
This Order amends the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (Commencement No. 7, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2015 (“the 2015 Order”).
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (“the 2015 Regulations”) set out detailed requirements on a relevant authority (defined in section 2(1) of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014), other than a health service body in relation to its annual …
This Order amends the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (Commencement No. 7, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2015 (“the 2015 Order”).
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (“the 2015 Regulations”) set out detailed requirements on a relevant authority (defined in section 2(1) of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014), other than a health service body, in relation to its annual …
A Bill to amend the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 to extend public access to certain documents that are commercially confidential and documents relating to NHS bodies in England; and for con
Third Reading 11:49:00 Bill passed.
A Bill to extend public access to certain local audit documents under section 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. Originated in the Commons.
Order of Commitment Discharged 15:37:00 Moved by Baroness Eaton: That the order of commitment be discharged. Baroness Eaton (Con): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated …
Second Reading 14:24:00 Moved by Baroness Eaton: That the Bill be now read a second time. Baroness Eaton (Con): My Lords, I am pleased to be supporting this Bill through the House and believe it adds a valuable dimension to …
A Bill to extend public access to certain local audit documents under section 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. Originated in the Commons.
First Reading 19:36:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Further consideration of Bill, not amended in Committee Clause 1 Inspection of accounting records by journalists and citizen journalists 09:34:00 Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con): I beg to move amendment 2, page 1, line 5, leave out from “after” to …
A Bill to extend public access to certain local audit documents under section 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
A Bill to extend public access to certain local audit documents under section 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
A Bill to extend public access to certain local audit documents under section 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
Second Reading 13:10:00 Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (Con): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Before I come on to the detail of my Bill, I would like to say what a pleasure it has …
A Bill to extend public access to certain local audit documents under section 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
A Bill to extend public access to certain local audit documents under section 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
A Bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the abolition of the Audit Commission for local authorities and the National Health Service in England; to make provision about the accounts of lo Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the abolition of the Audit Commission for local authorities and the National Health Service in England; to make provision about the accounts of lo Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the abolition of the Audit Commission for local authorities and the National Health Service in England; to make provision about the accounts of lo Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the abolition of the Audit Commission for local authorities and the National Health Service in England; to make provision about the accounts of lo Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the abolition of the Audit Commission for local authorities and the National Health Service in England; to make provision about the accounts of lo Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the abolition of the Audit Commission for local authorities and the National Health Service in England; to make provision about the accounts of lo Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the abolition of the Audit Commission for local authorities and the National Health Service in England; to make provision about the accounts of lo