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—
beginning before 1st April 2015, or
falling within the transitional period;
“transitional period” means the period beginning with 1st April 2015 and ending with 31st March 2017.