Agenda item

Report of the Group Director of Operations.

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.