Independent Director, Local Audit Office Board

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking to appoint five highly‑skilled and experienced Non‑Executive Directors to join the Local Audit Office Board.

Local public bodies are at the heart of our communities. They support democracy and help deliver vital public services. The local audit system covers a wide range of public sector bodies (including local authorities, police, fire and National Health Service bodies). An effective and efficient external audit system is vital to ensure transparency and accountability for billions of pounds of public funds.

As part of our overhaul of the local audit system, we are launching the new Local Audit Office. The Local Audit Office will:

• Play a critical role in ensuring the effective delivery of reforms, strengthening accountability, securing better value for money for taxpayers, and supporting long‑term economic growth.
• Reduce the complexity of the current arrangements, improv...