Audit Commission Act 1998 (repealed)
Audit Commission Act 1998 (repealed)
Audit Commission Act 1998 (repealed) (1998 c. 18)
Part I The Audit Commission
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
1 The Audit Commission.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Part II Accounts and Audit of Public Bodies
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
Audit of accounts
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
2 Required audit of accounts.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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3 Appointment of auditors.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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4 Code of audit practice.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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5 General duties of auditors.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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6 Auditors’ right to documents and information.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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7 Fees for audit.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Auditors’ reports and recommendations
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
8 Immediate and other reports in public interest.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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9 General report.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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10 Transmission and consideration of section 8 reports.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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11 Consideration of reports or recommendations.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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11A Greater London Authority: consideration of reports and recommendations.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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12 Publicity for meetings under section 11.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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13 Additional publicity for immediate reports.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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13A Additional publicity for non-immediate reports
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Public inspection et ceteralaetc. and action by the auditor
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
14 Inspection of statements of accounts and auditors’ reports.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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15 Inspection of documents and questions at audit.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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16 Right to make objections at audit.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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17 Declaration that item of account is unlawful.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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18 Recovery of amount not accounted for etc.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Prevention of unlawful expenditure et ceteralaetc.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
19 Health service bodies: referral to Secretary of State.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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19A Other bodies: advisory notices.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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19B Effect of an advisory notice.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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20 Other bodies: prohibition orders.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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21 Restriction on power to issue prohibition orders.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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22 Effect of and appeals against prohibition orders.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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23 Loss etc. caused by prohibition orders.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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24 Power of auditor to apply for judicial review.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Miscellaneous
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
25 Extraordinary audit.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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26 Audit of accounts of officers.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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27 Accounts and audit regulations.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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28 Certification of claims, returns etc.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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29 Agreed audit of accounts.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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30 Passenger Transport Executives.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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31 Companies related to Passenger Transport Executives.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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32 Documents relating to police authorities etc.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Part 2A Data matching
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
32A Power to conduct data matching exercises
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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32B Mandatory provision of data
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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32C Voluntary provision of data
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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32D Disclosure of results of data matching etc
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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32E Publication
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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32F Fees for data matching
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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32G Code of data matching practice
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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32H Powers of Secretary of State
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Part III Studies, Performance Standards and Other Functions
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
Studies and related functions
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
33 Studies for improving economy etc. in services.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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34 Reports on impact of statutory provisions etc.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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35 Studies at request of bodies subject to audit.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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35A Studies for functional bodies at request of Greater London Authority.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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36 Studies at request of educational bodies.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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37 Assistance to other bodies and persons
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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38 Benefit administration studies for Secretary of State.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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39 Social security references and reports to Secretary of State.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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40 Studies relating to private registered providers of social housing
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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41 Provisions supplementary to section 40.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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41A Inspections of registered social landlords
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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41B Fees for inspections under section 41A
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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41C Advice and assistance for private registered providers of social housing
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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42 Consultancy services relating to audit of accounts of registered social landlords.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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43 Meaning of “registered social landlord”
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Performance standards of local authorities et ceteralaetc.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
44 Publication of information as to standards of performance.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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45 Permitted methods of publishing information under section 44.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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46 Directions under section 44.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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47 Application to parish councils and charter trustees.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Reports on performance
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
47A Reports relating to performance of English local authorities
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Part IV General
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
Interaction with other authorities
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
47B Interaction with other authorities
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Information et ceteralaetc.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
48 Provision of information and documents to Commission.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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49 Restriction on disclosure of information.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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49ZA Consent under section 49(2C)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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49A. Disclosure of information by or on behalf of public authorities
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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50 Supply of benefit information to Commission.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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51 Publication of information by the Commission.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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51A Co-operation with the Auditor General for Wales
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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51B Provision of information to Auditor General for Wales
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Supplementary
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
52 Orders and regulations.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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53 Interpretation.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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54 Consequential amendments, transitionals and repeals.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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55 Short title, commencement and extent.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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SCHEDULES
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
SCHEDULE 1 The Audit Commission
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
Status
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Functions of Secretary of State in relation to Commission
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Tenure of office of members
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Remuneration et ceteralaetc. of members
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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House of Commons disqualification
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Staff
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Financial provisions
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Delegation
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Proceedings
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Annual report
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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SCHEDULE 2 Accounts Subject to Audit
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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SCHEDULE 2A Interaction with other authorities
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
Part 1 Interpretation
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
Inspection authorities
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Public authorities
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Inspections and functions
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Part 2 Exercise of functions
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
Inspection programmes and inspection frameworks
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Inspections by other inspectors of organisations within the Commission's remit
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Co-operation
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Joint action
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Delegation of functions
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Advice or assistance for other public authorities
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Inspections carried out under arrangements
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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SCHEDULE 3 Consequential Amendments
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
The Public Health Act 1875 (c. 55)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Transport Act 1968 (c. 73)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government Finance Act 1982 (c. 32)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (c. 22)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government (Interim Provisions) Act 1984 (c. 53)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Building Act 1984 (c. 55)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Further Education Act 1985 (c. 47)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government Act 1986 (c. 10)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The London Local Authorities Act 1991 (c. xiii)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government Act 1992 (c. 19)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Education Act 1993 (c. 35)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993 (c. 40)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c. 19)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Environment Act 1995 (c. 25)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The London Local Authorities Act 1995 (c. x)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Noise Act 1996 (c. 37)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Education Act 1996 (c. 56)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Police Act 1997 (c. 50)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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The Local Government (Contracts) Act 1997 (c. 65)
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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SCHEDULE 4 Transitional Provisions, Savings etc.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
General
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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References to district audit et ceteralaetc.
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Change of name of the Commission
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Continuity of employment: district audit and health service
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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Financial years of the Commission
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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SCHEDULE 5 Repeals and revocation
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
| Chapter or number | Short title or title | Extent of repeal or revocation |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 c. 32. | The Local Government Finance Act 1982. | Sections 11 to 36. |
| Section 38(5) and (6). | ||
| Schedule 3. | ||
| Schedule 5. | ||
| In Schedule 6, Part IV. | ||
| 1983 c. 29. | The Miscellaneous Financial Provisions Act 1983. | In Schedule 2, the entry relating to the Local Government Finance Act 1982. |
| 1984 c. 32. | The London Regional Transport Act 1984. | In Schedule 6, paragraph 26. |
| 1985 c. 9. | The Companies Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985. | In Schedule 2, the entry relating to the Local Government Finance Act 1982. |
| 1985 c. 43. | The Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985. | In Schedule 2, paragraph 7. |
| 1985 c. 51. | The Local Government Act 1985. | Section 63(6). |
| Section 72(3). | ||
| 1985 c. 67. | The Transport Act 1985. | In Schedule 3, paragraph 8. |
| In Schedule 7, paragraph 22. | ||
| 1988 c. 4. | The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988. | Section 17(10) and (12). |
| 1988 c. 9. | The Local Government Act 1988. | Section 30. |
| Schedule 4. | ||
| 1988 c. 33. | The Criminal Justice Act 1988. | In Schedule 11, paragraph 8. |
| 1988 c. 40. | The Education Reform Act 1988. | Section 220. |
| 1988 c. 41. | The Local Government Finance Act 1988. | In Schedule 12, paragraph 3. |
| 1989 c. 42. | The Local Government and Housing Act 1989. | In section 11(1), the words “section 17 of the Local Government Finance Act 1982 or”. |
| In section 66(5)(b), the words from “Part III” to “and”. | ||
| Section 184(2). | ||
| 1990 c. 19. | The National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990. | Section 20(1) and (3) to (8). |
| Schedule 4. | ||
| 1991 c. 15. | The Local Government Finance (Publicity for Auditors’ Reports) Act 1991. | The whole Act. |
| 1992 c. 13. | The Further and Higher Education Act 1992. | In Schedule 8, paragraph 51. |
| 1992 c. 19. | The Local Government Act 1992. | Sections 1 to 7. |
| In section 28, the definitions of “the 1982 Act”, “the Audit Commission” and “auditor”, and subsection (2). | ||
| Section 29(1). | ||
| Section 30(2). | ||
| 1993 c. 47. | The Probation Service Act 1993. | In Schedule 3, paragraph 6. |
| 1994 c. 29. | The Police and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1994. | In Schedule 4, paragraphs 25 to 28. |
| 1994 c. 30. | The Education Act 1994. | In Schedule 2, paragraph 8(1) and (5). |
| 1995 c. 17. | The Health Authorities Act 1995. | In Schedule 1, paragraph 106. |
| 1995 c. 25. | The Environment Act 1995. | In Schedule 7, paragraph 19. |
| 1995 c. x. | The London Local Authorities Act 1995. | In Part I of the Schedule, the words “Local Government Finance Act 1982: section 16.” |
| 1996 c. 10. | The Audit (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1996. | Sections 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. |
| 1996 c. 16. | The Police Act 1996. | In Schedule 7, paragraph 1(2)(s). |
| 1996 c. 18. | The Employment Rights Act 1996. | In Schedule 1, paragraphs 19 and 45(3)(a). |
| 1996 c. 52. | The Housing Act 1996. | In Schedule 3, paragraph 2. |
| 1996 c. 56. | The Education Act 1996. | In Schedule 37, paragraph 78. |
| 1997 c. 44. | The Education Act 1997. | In Schedule 7, paragraph 5. |
| 1997 c. 47. | The Social Security Administration (Fraud) Act 1997. | Section 6. |
| In Schedule 1, paragraph 1. | ||
| 1997 c. 50. | The Police Act 1997. | In Schedule 6, paragraphs 19 to 22. |
| S.I. 1991/724. | The High Court and County Courts Jurisdiction Order 1991. | In the Schedule, in Part I, the entry relating to the Local Government Finance Act 1982. |
[F2] Act repealed (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 49(1) (with Sch. 1 paras. 3, 4, Sch. 6 para. 8); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(a) (with arts. 5-8, Sch.) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2; and (14.12.2023) by S.I. 2023/1396, art. 2)
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