Agenda Item

Audit and Governance Committee	31^st March 2021
Report of the Chief Finance Officer

Mazars Audit Completion Report

Summary

1. The paper attached at Annex A is the Audit Completion Report from Mazars and communicates their findings of the audit for the year ended 31 March 2020.

Recommendations

2. Members are asked to

(a)       Note the matters set out in the Audit Completion Report presented by the external auditor.

Reason:     To ensure the proper consideration of the opinion and conclusions of the external auditor in respect of the annual audit of accounts and review of the council’s arrangements for ensuring value for money.

Background and Analysis

3. The report covers:

a. Details of any significant findings from the audit

b. Details of any internal control recommendations

c. A summary of minor misstatements and other amendments

d. Details of the value for money assessment and conclusion.

Options

4. Not applicable.

Corporate Priorities

5. The report contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Council’s governance and assurance arrangements. 

Implications

6. There are no financial, HR, equalities, legal, crime and disorder, IT or property implications arising from this report.

Risk Management

7. The Council will fail to comply with legislative and best practice requirements to provide for a proper audit of the Council if it does not consider this report.

Contact Details

Author:	Chief Officer responsible for the report:
Emma Audrain Technical Accountant 01904 551170	Debbie Mitchell Chief Finance Officer
	Report Approved	x	Date	22.03.21
Wards Affected:  All
For further information please contact the author of the report

Background Papers:

None

Annex:

Annex A – Mazars Audit Completion Report