Agenda item

The Committee received a report from the External Auditor that gave an update on progress on the External Audit report for Durham County Council (for copy see file of Minutes).

Mr Collins, Mazars informed the Committee that planning of the 2017/18 audit had commenced and that any emerging issues were being discussed with the finance team.

With regards to the Housing Benefit Subsidy Mr Collins informed the Committee that the work was complete and that the grant certification would be presented to the next meeting.  He added that he was not aware of any significant changes.

Resolved:-

That the report be noted.