Members gave consideration to the Audit Findings Report 2016 - 2017 prepared by Grant Thornton UK LLP. Grant Patterson, Engagement Lead, attended the meeting and reported upon the key issues contained in the report and responded to Members questions.

 It was reported that the audit was now substantially complete and it was anticipated that an unqualified audit opinion would be provided in respect of the financial statements as shown in Appendix A: Audit opinion of the report.

The report confirmed that there were no significant facts or matters that impacted on the independence as auditors that were required or wished to be drawn to the Committee’s attention.

Resolved – That the report be noted.