Audit Commission Act 1998

35Studies at request of bodies subject to audit

(1)The Commission may, at the request of the body concerned, promote or undertake studies designed to improve economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the management or operations of any body subject to audit.

(2)Before making the request the body shall consult—

(a)such associations of employees, or

(b)in the case of a health service body, such other organisations,

as appear to it to be appropriate.

(3)The Commission shall charge the body such fees for services provided under this section as will cover the full cost of providing them.