Like all local authorities, the London Borough of Lewisham accounts must be audited. Parliament has decided that there should be an opportunity for any one interested to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all relevant documents. This is enshrined in law, in Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
Public-Inspection-Notice2023-24-updated-Lewisham-Council-accountsLewisham Council’s draft accounts for 2023/24 are available on the Council’s website and they can be inspected on request until 6th September 2024. Applications can be made by emailing: CoreAccountingTeam@lewisham.gov.uk
StatementOfAccounts2023-24-DraftV2-1The National Audit Office has published a helpful guide. This explains your rights information and it has further details on how to make formal Objections on page 13.
Council-accounts-a-guide-to-your-rights-NAO-2021Interestingly, a new auditor has been appointed, Fleur Nieboer of KPMG. The previous auditors, Grant Thornton hand over to KPMG now. The public notice states that any objections must be sent to: KPMG LLP (UK), 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, LONDON E14 5GL