Appoint the external auditor through PSAA

External auditor and inspectorate liaison (Ofsted, CQC): Appoint the external auditor through PSAA. Starts when: Appointing period. Steps: Opt in to the national scheme; Receive the appointment; Agree the fee scale. Done when: The appointment and fee scale are recorded. Rules that apply: Local Audit (Appointing Person) Regulations 2015.