The inclusion of The Local Audit and Accountability Bill in this year’s Queen’s Speech represents a significant step towards a smooth transition to new public audit arrangements. Even as we move closer towards the Commission’s controlled closedown, our work continues to ensure cost effective local accountability and audit of public spending.

http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/2013/05/statement-in-response-to-the-local-audit-and-accountability-bill-included-in-the-queens-speech-2013/