Local Audit Office – where do we stand?

The Local Audit Office is set to be legally established by Autumn this year. Room151 spoke to audit stakeholders and experts to get an update on progress, an assessment of its potential impact, and key asks to make the new body successful.

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When the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) conducted a consultation in December 2024 and January 2025 on the creation of a

Local Audit Office – where do we stand?

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