DLUHC urged to come up with timetable to address local audit delays
Little progress has been made to address delays in local government audits, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). The public spending watchdog
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Local audit crisis requires urgent attention, warns NAO
NAO warns that English local authority audit delays have “potential implications for governance and accountability” as it publishes a “progress update” on the timeliness of English local auditor reporting.
Source: icaew.com
Energy Bills Discount Scheme: details and eligibility
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) will continue energy bill support for businesses until 31 March 2024, but at a reduced rate.
Source: icaew.com
MPs call for end to bidding for local authority funding
A major report by the Public and Constitutional Affairs Committee describes governance and funding arrangements for local government in England “ineffective”.
Source: icaew.com
COVID-19 scheme fraud recoveries hindered by assurance delays
The National Audit Office says assurance delays in COVID-19 grants have led to only 0.4% of estimated fraudulent or erroneous payments being recovered.
Source: icaew.com