The Senior Audit Manager at Grant Thornton presented the report of the Director of Resources which provided a progress update on the work being undertaken by the external auditor, Grant Thornton. The report also included a sector update which provided a summary of emerging national issues. It was noted that the financial audit for 2020/2021 was not yet fully complete in common with other Councils as a required toolkit was not yet available, although the auditor’s opinion had been unqualified. The timescale for the 2021/2022 audit was given.

Members queried the timescales for clarification and noted that many Councils were suffering financially.

Resolved –

That the update provided by the Council’s external auditors be noted.