Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Finance and Resources which related to the appointment of External Auditors for the Trust.

Members noted that following the decision of King and Taylor not to provide external audit services to the Charity at the end of 2013/14 financial year, responsibility had been passed to UHY Hacker Young for the 2014/15 financial year.

Officers advised that a decision needed to be made on whether to continue with UHY Hacker Young for the next two financial years or give consideration to appointing another External Auditor.

Members noted that due to the nature of the Charity and its relationship with the Council, the financial aspects are somewhat complex and UHY Hacker Young have started to develop an understanding of this so it would seem appropriate to continue to use them.

RESOLVED:  That UHY Hacker Young be appointed external auditors to the Charity for the financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17.

Voting:  For:  5  Against:  0  Abstentions:  0