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Hayley Clark, Ernst & Young (External Audit) submitted a report to the Committee and summarised the work undertaken. The external auditor highlighted the risk assessment processes for the year and highlighted some key areas for the Committee to consider, such as the Risk Assessment Summary, Levels of Materiality, Value for Money and changes that were required by the Code.

Councillor Angela Argenzio asked whether there would any be potential delays with the audit. The Committee were advised that provision has been put in place to minimise any delays and the External Auditors has been in discussion with the Finance Team at the Council regarding timescales. The auditors advised that they were virtually on site at the moment and were working to complete the fieldwork of the audit by October, report in November and finalise the statements by December 2021.

The Chair of the Committee thanked the external auditors for the report.

RESOLVED: - that the Committee notes the External Audit Plan for 2020-21.