Interpretation

2.  In this Order—

“the 1998 Act” means the Audit Commission Act 1998(1);

“the 2014 Act” means the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014;

“the Audit Commission” means the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England;

“relevant financial year” means a financial year—

(a)

beginning before 1st April 2015, or

(b)

falling within the transitional period;

“transitional period” means the period beginning with 1st April 2015 and ending with 31st March 2017.