Agenda item

Appointment of the Council's External Auditor 2023-2028 and Update on Measures to Improve Local Audit

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:-

 

      i.        That the options for the Council in respect of the routes available for the procurement of external audit services be noted;

 

    ii.        That the Council opts into the sector led scheme for appointing auditors as detailed within option 3 outlined in the report;

 

   iii.        That the Government’s proposals to improve the local audit process be noted.

Minutes:

Moved by Councillor Franklin – Seconded by Councillor Howard; and

 

RESOLVED

 

      i.        That the options for the Council in respect of the routes available for the procurement of external audit services be noted;

 

    ii.        That the Council opts into the sector led scheme for appointing auditors as detailed within option 3 outlined in the report;

 

   iii.        That the Government’s proposals to improve the local audit process be noted.

 

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