Decision details

The Cabinet Member with the Resources Portfolio introduced the report of the Group Director of Operations (previously circulated) presenting the Auditor’s Annual Report and Certificate for 2020/21 (both also previously circulated).

The Auditors Annual Report provided a high level summary of the results from the 2020/21 audit work undertaken by Ernst and Young LLP (EY), the Council’s external auditors; confirmed that the Council’s accounts gave a true and fair view for the year ending 31 March 2021; and that the Council had put in place proper arrangements to secure value for money in its use of resources.

A representative from Ernst and Young LLP (EY), stated that there had been a sector wide delay in signing off accounts; presented the main findings from the Annual Report; and stated that no issues or exceptions were reported.

RESOLVED - That the Auditor’s Annual Report and Auditor’s Certificate, both as appended to the submitted report, be noted.

REASON - To enable Cabinet to receive the results of external audit work carried out.