Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Regeneration and Communities summarising the results of the work undertaken by the External Auditor (Grant Thornton) to certify two grant claims and returns submitted by the Council during 2012/13.  It was noted that:

·  The National Non-Domestic Rates return had been certified without amendment or qualification.

·  The Housing and Council Tax Benefit Subsidy claim had been certified with minor amendments and a qualification letter to report underpayments of benefit identified on the claim.

·  Whilst the work had given rise to minor amendments, the overall assurance provided through the review process confirmed that the Council continued to have good systems in place to ensure the accuracy of its grant claims and returns.

RESOLVED:  That the assurance provided by Grant Thornton that the Council maintains a strong control environment for the preparation and monitoring of grant claims and returns be noted.