COMMENTARY ON SECTIONS Section 26 - inspectors’ powers and duties
53.Section 26 sets out the powers and duties of an inspector when carrying out an audit under section 17, an assessment under section 18 or a special inspection under section 21 of the Measure. It grants the inspector rights of access to premises and documents and is similar to those enjoyed by the Auditor General for Wales under section 11 of the Local Government Act 1999.