Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Finance & Transformation / Section 151 Officer

The Committee received the report as set out on pages 47-63 of the agenda, which asked it to note the details of the Council’s External Audit Plan covering the 2018/19 Accounts and Financial Statements.

Mr Grant Patterson from Grant Thornton provided the Committee with a brief overview of the report.

A Member of the Committee noted that the services of Grant Thornton had been procured at a significantly reduced fee in comparison to the previous provider, and therefore sought reassurance that this would not translate into a reduced level of service than that delivered under the previous contract. Mr Patterson provided an assurance that through efficient and established working practices, Members could be confident of service delivery being maintained whilst providing value for money.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by the Vice-Chair and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The contents of the report and appendix be noted.