Public Bodies’ Response to Misrepresented Soil Analysis

In March 2023, a member of the public raised concerns with the NI Audit Officer over the response by public bodies to the discovery of misrepresented soil analysis results submitted in support of agricultural planning applications. public bodies

The NIAO subsequently began its enquiries into the concerns raised, and this joint report, by Comptroller and Auditor General Dorinnia Carville and Local Government Auditor Colette Kane, summarises the NIAO's findings, conclusions and recommendations.