The Committee considered the report of the Director of Regeneration and Communities regarding the outcome of the Audit Commission work to certify the grant and subsidy claims that the Council submitted during 2011/12.

It was noted that Maidstone has a strong control environment, particularly around housing benefits and Members were assured that when errors are found the process is checked through to see if any further training is required.

RESOLVED: That the Audit Commission’s assurance that the Council maintains a strong control environment for the preparation and monitoring of grant claims and returns be noted.