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17 July 2023 - Financial Reporting and Audit in Local Authorities - Oral evidence

Committee Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee
Inquiry Financial Reporting and Audit in Local Authorities

Monday 17 July 2023

Start times: 3:30pm (private) 4:00pm (public)


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Levelling-Up Committee continues local audit and financial reporting inquiry

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee holds the final evidence session for its inquiry into financial reporting and audit in local authorities, with questions to Lee Rowley MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Local Government and Building Safety).

Meeting details

At 4:00pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry Financial Reporting and Audit in Local Authorities

In Monday’s evidence session, the cross-party group of MPs will question witnesses on topics relating to the purpose and understanding of local authority accounts, the impact of local authority accounts and audit findings, and the role of audit in local accountability and democracy.

MPs will also examine the views of witnesses on whether there is a crisis in audit in England’s councils and on the future role of the Auditing, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA), which will replace the FRC.

The full inquiry terms of reference are available here.

Location

Room 16, Palace of Westminster

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