Briefings and responses

We welcome the opportunity to comment on the proposed new system for audit fee variations. This response has been cleared by lead members of the LGA’s Resources Board.

With so many 2020/21 audits and several 2019/20 audits still incomplete due to the current crisis in local audit, the fees for 2022/23 still have to be set using incomplete information.

The LGA welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation on the level of audit fees. The consultation proposes that the 2019/20 scale audit fees and indicative certification fees are set at the same level as the scale fees applicable for 2018/19.

The consultation and its proposals are wide ranging. In our response we will only comment on aspects of the consultation document that are of direct interest to local government.

The timing of these regulations presents a major issue both for councils and for employees.

Councils have shown leadership and supported their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local authorities and their essential workforce have worked hard to protect the most vulnerable within their communities, they have supported businesses and convened the voluntary sector to bring together communities, as well as continuing to deliver key services.

The 2020 Spending Review outlines the Government’s spending plans for 2021/22 by setting budgets for each central government department.

Our 'On the Day Briefing' for local government

The 2019 Spending Round has provided councils with much of the funding certainty and stability they need for next year.

Our Spring Budget 2023 On-the-Day briefing summarises the key announcements for councils and provides an initial LGA view