Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director of Resources which sought approval to accept the invitation from the Public Sector Audit Appointments (PSAA) to opt into the national sector-led arrangements for the appointment of external auditors with effect from 1 April 2023 (for copy see file of minutes).

In response to a query from Mr Rudd regarding the PSAA process, the Corporate Director of Resources advised that authorities who wish to participate in the scheme must register their interest by 11 March 2022. When appointing an auditor, the PSAA will match auditors that have the capacity to provide the service in a particular area and take into account the current auditor and rotate between authorities. A request will be made for PSAA to appoint the same auditor to undertake the audit of Durham County Council, the Combined Authority and Nexus to provide continuity.

Resolved:

That the report be agreed.