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Grant Thornton plan to commence work on the final draft financial statements during August and September and the outcome of the work will be reported in the Audit Findings Report.

Grant Thornton aim to give an opinion on the Statement of Accounts by the statutory deadline of November 30th, 2020 along with their Value for Money Conclusion.

Grant Thornton have provided a summary of emerging national issues and developments that may be relevant to the Council.

The Committee received a report from External Auditors, Grant Thornton, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix ‘J’ to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The report from Grant Thornton set out the External Auditor’s plan to commence work on the final draft financial statements during August and September and to report the outcome of their work in the Audit Findings Report. It was reported that the aim was to give an opinion on the Statement of Accounts by the statutory deadline of 30 November 2020 along with their Value for Money conclusion.

Grant Thornton also provided, for the information of the Committee, a summary of emerging national issues and developments that may be relevant to the Council.

RESOLVED that

the External Auditor’s progress to date in delivering their responsibilities and the sector update provided be noted.

Voting: Unanimous.