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External Auditor – Audit Progress & Sector Update

Meeting: 16/10/2025 - Audit and Governance Committee (Item 6.)

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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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