Issue - meetings

This paper introduces the Annual Audit Letter 2010/11 prepared by the Audit Commission together with the council’s response.

RESOLVED:             That the Annual Audit letter 2010/11, as set out at Annex A of the report, be received and noted.

REASON:                  To comply with the statutory requirements for the external audit of the council.

Consideration was given to a report which introduced the Annual Audit Letter 2010/11, prepared by the Audit Commission together with the council’s response (attached as Annex A to the report).

The District Auditors report had focussed on 3 main areas: an opinion on the Council’s Annual Statement of Accounts, assessment of the arrangements to achieve value for money and use of resources and consideration of any matters brought to his attention by the public. Details of the audit fee and current and future challenges facing the Council were also set out.

A representative of the Audit Commission, who was in attendance at the meeting, presented the report. Members questioned the future preparation of the report and audit fees.

The Cabinet Member reported on work being undertaken to address the authority’s performance in areas of activity which had been pointed out required closer review.

RESOLVED:             That the Annual Audit letter 2010/11, as set out at Annex A of the report, be received and noted.

REASON:                  To comply with the statutory requirements for the external audit of the council.