What’s new?

We will use this section as necessary where we need to update information in the guidance in response to developments during the audit year.

The VFM conclusion guidance for auditors for 2012/13 was issued on 1 November 2012. The table below highlights subsequent updates.

Date

Section(s)

Update

13 May 2013

3.2, 4, 5.2.1, 5.2.2,6.2 and 8.2

Updated key sector issues to reflect:

  • the published quality accounts guidance for auditors for 2012/13;

  • results of CCG authorisation process;

  • the Mid Staffs Inquiry report and the Keogh Mortality Review; and

  • finalisation of 2013/14 funding settlements and allocations.

 

5.5

The VFM profiles for 2010/11 and previous years will be refreshed using new population census data in June 2013. This may change indicator values for these years but will not affect the data for 2011/12 onwards.

4 February 2013

4, 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 6.2

Updated key sector issues to reflect;

  • funding announcements for all sectors for 2013/14;

  • updated information on CCG authorisation;

  • information on the fire service efficiency review; and

  • an update following the elections of police and crime commissioners.

 

All sections

Links to the Audit Commission website have been updated.

21 January 2013

5.5

The VFM profiles have been refreshed with 2011/12 outturn data.

1 November 2012

All sections

Guidance issued for auditors’ 2012/13 local VFM work.