Audit Commission

The Audit Commission is a public corporation based in the United Kingdom that appoints auditors to all local authorities in England and health service bodies in England and Wales. Auditors appointed by the Commission are responsible for auditing local government in England, National Health Service Trusts and other local agencies, covering local government, health, housing, criminal justice and community safety.

Since 1 April 2005 the Commission’s functions in Wales have been the responsibility of the Auditor General for Wales.