Levelling-Up Committee continues local audit and financial reporting inquiry
On Monday, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committeecontinues its inquiry into financial reporting and audit in local authorities.
Meeting details
At 4:00pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Financial Reporting and Audit in Local Authorities
Executive Director Finance & Resources (Section 151 Officer) at Cambridgeshire County Council
Shared Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) at Three Rivers District Council
Executive Director Finance & Resources (Section 151 Officer) at Westminster City Council
At 4:45pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Financial Reporting and Audit in Local Authorities
Councillor at Stoke on Trent City Council
Leader of the Council at Plymouth City Council
Councillor at Central Bedfordshire Council
The LUHC Committee will question witnesses including local authority finance officers and councillors.
In Monday’s evidence session, the cross-party group of MPs will question witnesses on topics relating to the purpose and understanding of local audit, the impact of local authority accounts and audit findings, and the role of audit in local accountability and democracy.
The full inquiry terms of reference are available here.