External audit
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.
2020/21
- North Yorkshire CC – 2020-21 Audit Letter, LG, Delay in Issuing the Auditor’s Annual Report
- North Yorkshire PFCC – 2020-21 Audit Letter, LG, Delay in Issuing the Auditor’s Annual Report
2019/20
- Annual Audit Letter – North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority – Year ending 31 March 2020
- Annual Audit Letter – Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and the Chief Constable for North Yorkshire – Year ending 31 March 2020
2018/19
- Annual Audit Letter – North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority – Year ending 31 March 2019
- Annual Audit Letter – Office of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire – Year ending 31 March 2019
2017/18
- Annual Audit Letter – Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire – Year ending 31 March 2018
- Annual Audit Letter – Chief Constable of North Yorkshire – Year ending 31 March 2018
2016/17
- 2016-17 Annual Audit Letter – Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire
- 2016-17 Annual Audit Letter – Chief Constable for North Yorkshire
2015/16
- 2015-16 Annual Audit Letter – Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire
- 2015-16 Annual Audit Letter – Chief Constable for North Yorkshire
2014/15
- 2014-15 Annual Audit Letter – Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire
- 2014-15 Annual Audit Letter – Chief Constable for North Yorkshire
2013/14
- 2013-14 Annual Audit Letter – Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire
- 2013-14 Annual Audit Letter – Chief Constable for North Yorkshire
- 2013-14 Audit Completion Report – Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire
- 2013-14 Audit Completion Report – Chief Constable for North Yorkshire
2012/13
- 2012-13 Annual Audit Letter – Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire
- 2012-13 Annual Audit Letter – Chief Constable for North Yorkshire
- 2012-13 Audit Completion Report – Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire
- 2012-13 Audit Completion Report – Chief Constable for North Yorkshire
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