Like an audit by an accounting firm, these boards often submit a Shariah audit for the annual report of the Islamic institution they represent and issue Shariah compliance certificates.

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For more on what TIGTA found in its audit on tax preparer compliance with the new regs, you can read the December 2011 TIGTA report here (downloads as a pdf).

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The Audit Commission's report warned the Labour-controlled council it must improve in its compliance with contract procedure rules, demonstrating good value for money, reporting to elected members and dealing with whistleblowers.

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