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Martin Ford 04 February 2025

Concern over new audit body

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Ministers have been warned against overreach with the creation of the Local Audit Office (LAO).

Sector experts voiced reservations about the proposed body in response to a Government consultation on audit reforms, including which powers it could hold.

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