Issue - meetings

Mr Darren Wells presented the report of the External Auditor on the progress to date on the 2016/17 audit.  The report also included a summary of emerging national issues and developments of relevance to the local government sector.

The Chairman drew Members’ attention to articles and publications available on the Grant Thornton and National Audit Office websites which they might find useful, including a Grant Thornton publication providing a broad overview of Local Authority Accounts.

RESOLVED:  That the External Auditor’s progress report, attached as Appendix A to the report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement, be noted.