Minutes:
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9.1 |
Tim Cutler, representing KPMG, circulated the External Audit report for 2016/17 in relation to the Statement of Accounts. He commented that the first stage of this process had been completed and there would now be a further stage of work in relation to objections received. |
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Mr Cutler added that the main changes related to the work on the objections and an adjustment to the accounts had been identified. This had no bearing on the financial health of the Local Authority. He had undertaken work in relation to both of the objections and was satisfied that this would not have an impact on being able to sign off the accounts. |
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Mr Cutler responded to questions from Members of the Committee as follows:- |
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· It was hoped that responses to the objectors would be provided within weeks. |
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· Objections, similar to the ones received, had been submitted nationally and auditors were working together to apply consistent judgements. |
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9.4 |
RESOLVED: That;- |
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(a) the report, now submitted, be noted; and |
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(a) the Executive Director, Resources, be authorised to sign off the management letter. |