Agenda item

The Committee received a report of the External Auditor which provided an update on progress in delivering responsibilities and provided a summary of recent national reports and publications (for copy see file of minutes).

Mr Outterside, Mazars presented the report and highlighted that the 2020/21 Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) had been completed and they were waiting for the National Audit Office to confirm the scope for the approved Audit procedures before the audit statement could be issued.

In relation to infrastructure assets, Mr Outterside advised that guidance had been published in January 2023 and the work in this area had now been completed and concluded that the 2021/22 accounts complied with the recommendations set out by CIPFA and the infrastructure depreciation was accurate.

It was noted that work in relation to Value for Money was in progress and to date, no significant risks or weaknesses had been identified.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.