In a statement to Cambs News, the Combined Authority said: “There is nothing in the auditor’s findings that gives rise for concern in the accounts based on activity in the year. The disclaimer is purely related to the national backlog issue, which affects many local authorities across the country.”

Audit disclaimer for CPCA tied to national backlog, not local financial failings

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has received a “disclaimer of opinion” on its latest accounts — but officials say the qualification reflects a nationwide backlog in local government audits, not concerns about the Authority’s finances or internal controls. External auditors Ernst & Young LLP (EY) confirmed that the disclaimer for the 2024/25 accounts … Continue reading Audit disclaimer for CPCA tied to national backlog, not local financial failings

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