Published March 2017
The Post-16 Audit Code of Practice sets out a common standard for the provision of assurance in relation to funding of post 16 providers. The ESFA have included guidance over common findings from regularity assurance work. These include:
Governance
Management
It is recognised that as a sector there have been very few occurrences of irregularity, however, given the instances reported within the academy sector it is important to remain vigilant.