Decision details

The external auditor’s progress report has been presented showing progress against planned work. The report also summarised the following:

·        Accounts workshop for officers.

·        North East Governance Forum.

·        Changes impacting on the Statement of Accounts, Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and Audit Regulations 2015.

·        National publications and other updates.

In response to a query regarding the appointment process for the Council’s external auditor from 2018/19, the Committee was advised that further details would be brought back to it as more details were published on the proposed arrangements.

The Committee was also informed that a comprehensive training programme was being developed. A training session had been organised for 6 June 2016 on Treasury Management. Details would be circulated to all members of the Committee.

RESOLVED -  That the contents of the external auditor’s report be noted.