Issue - meetings

The Board received a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources, which provided an update from Grant Thornton (External Auditors) regarding:

·       Progress made in delivering their responsibilities as the Council’s External Auditors; and

·       A summary of emerging national issues and developments that could be relevant to the work of the Board.

It was reported that the planning processes for the 2018/19 financial year audit had begun and the detailed work and audit visits would begin later in the year. Regular discussions would be held with management which would inform the risk assessment for the 2018/19 financial statements and value for money audits.

Helen Stevenson, Audit Manager and Mark Heap, Engagement Lead, from Grant Thornton, attended the meeting to present the report and then dealt with Members’ questions.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.