The Audit Commission uses a framework for inspection – two judgements underpinned with six questions with public reports comprising two scores, one assessing provision and the other prospects for improvement. Inspections are focused using key lines of enquiry (KLOE). These are the details that help structure and inform our inspections and the judgments that emerge.
The existing KLOEs are listed below:
In exceptional circumstances the Commission also undertakes corporate governance inspections. These KLOE are also being refreshed.
A broad outline of our inspection activity, including our quality control and review procedures are set out in the following documents: