Issue - meetings

2.40pm

A representative from the external auditors, Ernst & Young, will attend to present the following item:

·         External Audit Progress Report

The report was noted.

Mr Guest introduced the update.  Initial planning for the 2017/18 Audit is largely complete and the Auditors are working with the Finance Team on the earlier closing date.  With regard to IBC, Ernst & Young are also auditors for Hampshire County Council so savings can be made there by avoiding duplication.

Members welcomed the completed work on the Council’s Teachers’ Pension Fund and noted that very small errors were picked up.

RESOLVED: to note the report.