Audit, Accountability and Government

by Fidelma White, Kathryn Hollingsworth

Overview

This book explains from a public law perspective the constitutional purpose and significance of audit. It also describes and analyzes the constitutional significance of the changes to the role of audit that are currently taking place as a result of "New public management." The focus of the book is central government audit in Britain. The constitutional role of audit at local level and at European Union level is also considered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198262329
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/04/1999
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	1530L (what's this?)

About the Author

Fidelma White is a Lecturer in Law at University College, Cork. She has written and lectured on many aspects of public and commercial law.

Kathryn Hollingsworth is Lecturer in Law at Cardiff University where she continues to research the area of audit and the constitution.

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations1. Audit, Accountability and Government2. Accounting and Audit3. The Framework of Central Government Audit4. The Jurisdiction of the Comptroller and Auditor General5. Independence6. The Audience(s) for Audit7. The Audit Commission8. The European Court of Auditors9. ConclusionsSelect BibliographyIndexList of Abbreviations1. Audit, Accountability and Government2. Accounting and Audit3. The Framework of Central Government Audit4. The Jurisdiction of the Comptroller and Auditor General5. Independence6. The Audience(s) for Audit7. The Audit Commission8. The European Court of Auditors9. ConclusionsSelect BibliographyIndex