Issue - meetings

To consider the external auditor's annual governance report 2013/14.  TO FOLLOW

The committee considered the audit results report for 2013/14 from the external auditor, Ernst & Young.  Adam Swain, who had conducted the audit, reported that he had found no indications of fraud, was satisfied with the level of provision set aside for appeals by non-domestic ratepayers, and was satisfied that the figures in the asset register were accurate.  Overall, the auditor gave the council an unqualified opinion on the council’s financial statements. 

Officers welcomed feedback from the auditor on potential weaknesses in the asset register and would use this to make improvements. 

RESOLVED: to note the audit results report from the external auditor.