What is the purpose of CAA?
Combining the perspectives of the seven different government inspectorates, the CAA looks at how well local services are working together to improve the quality of life for local people. It will make straightforward independent information available to people about their local services, helping them make informed choices and influence decisions.
It is intended that the CAA will be:
- a catalyst for better local outcomes, more responsive services and better value for money
- a source of independent information and assurance for citizens, service users and taxpayers
- an independent evidence base for central government on progress against national priorities
- a means of rationalising and coordinating inspection
In addition to this Comprehensive Area Assessment, individual organisations’ specific assessments will continue.
Full details of the assessment process can be found on the Audit Commission website http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/
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