In response to the Government’s proposal to abolish the Audit Commission, Baker Tilly has supported a report produced by the New Local Government Network (NLGN) which challenges the Government to open up the audit process. Thus allowing citizens to have a greater say in ensuring the financial stability of local councils. 

NLGN is a Localism think tank which has been at the forefront of the localism agenda since 1996. View further details 

The full report costs £15 and is available from the NLGN’s website. An executive summary of the report can be viewed by clicking here. (PDF - 2mb)