Definition of audit commission in English English dictionary
an independent organization in the UK that examines the spending of money by local government councils, and finds ways of reducing their costs
A Government body with responsibility for assuring value of money from local authorities, the NHS and the police
A freestanding government body which audits local government authorities and health authorities They were formed to promote the best use of public money
The Audit Commission has a duty to specify local authority (includes Police Authority) performance indicators as set out in the Audit Commission Act 1998