Bill Butler has been appointed by the government as the first chair of the Local Audit Office (LAO), effective 1 July 2026. The appointment, confirmed by Minister of State Alison McGovern MP, follows an open public selection process and endorsement by the HCLG Select Committee on 19 June 2026. Butler brings more than two decades of public sector leadership, most recently chairing Public Sector Audit Appointments and leading Propertymark Ltd. He has also served as chief executive of the Security Industry Authority and held director roles at the Gambling Commission, Healthcare Commission and Audit Commission. In his new role he will focus on establishing the LAO, addressing the local audit crisis, and rebuilding public confidence in local audit systems.
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