Naomi Povey from Grant Thornton presented a report of the Director of Finance which detailed the plan for the audit of the Council’s financial statements by the Council’s appointed auditors, Grant Thornton, which was to take place during the Summer, to be reported back to the Committee in September 2023. The report also contained a public sector update from Grant Thornton.

Resolved – That

1.  The proposed Audit Plan be considered confirming that the arrangements set out meet the Committee’s expectations with regard to providing independent scrutiny.

2.  The report be noted.

3.  The Public Sector Update be noted.