Laura Sharman 01 November 2021

Regulator 'disappointed' at timeliness of local government auditor reporting

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Half of the local government audits chosen for review by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) had to be replaced as they were not finalised and signed on time.

The FRC said the timeliness of auditor reporting - which included higher risk audits - is 'disappointing'.

A review of 20 major local audits in England found 30% needed improvements. This included strengthening the audit testing of expenditure and providing improved rationale supporting a modified audit opinion.

However, it noted this was an improvement on the prior year where 60% of audits inspected required either improvements or significant improvements.

The FRC’s executive director of supervision, Sarah Rapson said: 'While it is encouraging to note the firms’ response to previous year’s findings, it is clear significant progress is still required to ensure high quality audit is being delivered on a consistent basis.

'We expect the firms to build on this progress and swiftly address any deficiencies identified.'

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