The Housing Corporation has agreed a memorandum of understanding with the Audit Commission, in order to further strengthen the relationship between both organisations.

Prompted by a review of housing regulation and compliance by Sir Les Elton, the memorandum is the third such agreement signed by both parties since April 2003. The latest incarnation sets out their respective management roles and responsibilities.

The key principles and priorities which define their relationship and form the basis of their forthcoming programme are also reinforced in the memorandum.

“The corporation and the commission share commitment to driving performance and increased efficiency within the housing association sector,” commented Claire Miller, director of regulation at the Housing Corporation.

“We want to ensure that we get the very best from our resources through better targeting our work and by working in partnership,” she added.

Roy Irwin, chief inspector of housing at the Audit Commission, added: “This commitment is further cemented by the publication of the annual work plan setting out how we will meet our strategic objectives.”

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