Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report from Grant Thornton, the External Auditor.

Mark Heap, Engagement Lead from Grant Thornton, the External Auditor, presented the report which had been due at the cancelled March meeting.

Grant Thornton are conducting their audit work remotely for their clients and overcoming the challenges brought by this. 

The revised timescales due to the Covid-19 pandemic were referenced and it was noted that Grant Thornton will be working with officers to deliver the audit of the accounts.

The enclosed email to Section 151 officers and the PSAA review were noted. 

Decision: that the Audit Progress and Sector Update Report be noted. 

To receive and consider the report from Grant Thornton, the External Auditor.