NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

It will be the service user who risks losing the most from delayed audits

As the NAO report concludes, delays in local audit accounts pose a risk to the Whole of Government Accounts, says Rob Whiteman - while missing data affects the quality and makes them less useful.

I doubt we will see any big spending commitments in the upcoming spring Budget, as the chancellor keeps his focus on stability and tackling inflation.

For the public sector this will mean assurance, accountability and good financial management will be even more vital.

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