Issue - meetings

To receive a report from Grant Thornton providing an update on progress in delivering their responsibilities as the council’s external auditors.

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a report * from Grant Thornton providing it with an update on progress in delivering their responsibilities as the Council’s external auditors.

The following was highlighted within the report:

·         Since the last Audit Committee they had begun planning for the 2019/20 external audit and they would be issuing a detailed audit plan setting out their approach at the next Audit Committee.

·         Since the last meeting they had also certified the Council’s annual Housing Benefit Subsidy claim in accordance with procedures agreed with the Department for Work and Pensions.

Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.