Jo Coles - York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime

Jo Coles - North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime

External audit

Professional auditors providing an essential service

The external auditors are appointed by Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd (PSAA), an independent company limited by guarantee incorporated by the Local Government Association . They are responsible for appointing auditors to local government, police and local NHS bodies and for setting audit fees.

The External Auditor agrees the annual audit plan with the Mayor and the Chief Constable, as well as the Independent Audit Committee. Since 2012 the appointed External Auditor has been Mazars/Forvis Mazars.

Auditor Annual Report

This report summarises the external auditor’s findings from their final accounts audit.  It includes the messages arising from the audit of the financial statements and the result of the work the auditors have undertaken to assess how well the Mayor and North Yorkshire Police manage their resources to deliver value for money and better outcomes for local people.

The external auditors have a responsibility to review and comment upon the financial activities of the Mayor and Chief Constable; to provide an opinion on whether the financial statements present a fair view of the financial position, and whether they have been prepared in accordance with the appropriate regulations and proper professional practices.

See Statement of Account.

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2012/13

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