6. External Auditor – Audit Progress & Sector Update PDF 249 KB
Grant Thornton, as the Council’s appointed External Auditors, have produced a report (Appendix A) which provides an update to Audit & Governance Committee on their progress to date in delivering their responsibilities.
The report includes an update on their 2024/25 audit work. Key points of note are:
· Financial Statements Audit 2024/25 – Grant Thornton aims to present their Audit Findings Report for 2024/25 to the November meeting of the Audit & Governance Committee.
· Value for Money – Grant Thornton plan to report their Value for Money arrangements findings in their interim Auditor’s Annual Report at the November Audit & Governance Committee.
The report also includes a summary of emerging national issues and developments that may be relevant to the Council.
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