Press releases and statements
This section contains the Audit Commission’s press releases and statements since April 2012. Earlier information is available on the National Archive website (external link).
Audit Commission’s National Fraud Initiative has future, fighting fraud under Cabinet Office
We are delighted to welcome the official announcement that the National Fraud Initiative will be retained and transferred to the Cabinet Office when the Audit Commission closes in 2015.
The Audit Commission Annual Report and Accounts 2012/13
As well as providing a summary of our business and financial activity for 2012/13, The Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England: Annual Report and Accounts 2012/13 includes our statutory financial statements for the year including the Statement of Income, the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Cash Flows, and the Statement of Changes in Taxpayers’ Equity.
Audit Commission prepares its Value for Money legacy
The Audit Commission has today issued a briefing on council tax collection using publicly available data drawn from its Value for Money (VFM) Profiles, showcasing their practical application and benefits.
Statement in response to the Local Audit and Accountability Bill included in the Queen’s Speech 2013
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.
Governance fails at Kirby Muxloe Parish Council
News release Issued: 30 April 2013 Embargoed until 00.01am BST Wednesday 1 May 2013 Governance fails at Kirby Muxloe Parish Council Failures in corporate governance at Kirby Muxloe Parish Council, for the financial year ended 31 March 2012, are highlighted …