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Local Government: Audit

Asked by Peter FortuneConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 January 2025UIN 23228

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation on Local audit reform: a strategy for overhauling the local audit system in England, published on 18 December 2024.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The Department launched a statement of intent and consultation ‘Local audit reform: a strategy for overhauling the local audit system in England’ on GOV.UK on 18 December 2024.

As per the Government’s Publishing Accessible Documents guidance, the strategy uses accessible language to outline complex proposals and is published in both HTML and PDF formats to make it easier to read and find information. The digital survey for users to respond to the consultation is hosted on an accessible platform.

Officials are also engaging directly with key stakeholders as part of the consultation process.

Any queries on the consultation or any requests for an alternative format can be directed to the team at localaudit@communities.gov.uk.

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