Verbal report of the External Auditors Ernst and Young.
Minutes:
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5.1 |
Janet Dawson and Hayley Clark from Ernst and Young were in attendance to update the committee. |
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It was reported that good progress was being made with the Council’s finance team and were supplying regular updates. The audit was on track for sign off in April, however Easter break would add issues to the timings. The external auditors advised that they were currently working on another progress report for the next meeting. |
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The Committee were advised that discussions was been held regarding the date of the next meeting and it had been suggested that it be moved on a week, due to key officer availability and to allow more time for the report to be finalised. |
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The Chair advised that discussions were still ongoing regarding the date of the next meeting. |
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Hayley Clarke advised that she would supply the most updated position of the external audit at the next meeting. |
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RESOLVED: - That the report be noted. |
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