Lessons you can learn from Auditors' Annual Reports

In June 2025, Grant Thornton reviewed 100 Auditors' annual reports (AARs) produced for local government audited bodies across England. This represents about a third of all councils in the country. These reports, covering the audit year 2023/24, offer a wealth of insights on what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to value for money and governance.

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