Issue - meetings

External Audit Update Report - TO FOLLOW

Meeting: 23/06/2022 - Audit and Scrutiny Committee (Item 9)

External Audit Update Report

Verbal Update by Audit Scotland

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Minutes:

Consideration was given to a verbal update from Audit Scotland which outlined the interim work carried out for the 2022 Audit of the Council; the progress made in terms of Best Value work to ensure that arrangements are in place to secure financial sustainability; the planned work for the commencement of the financial statement preparations and arrangements and the process of the Annual Accounts.  It was also noted that Mazars would be taking over as the new Auditors following the completion of the Annual Accounts process, and Audit Scotland would continue to liaise closely with them to ensure a smooth transition.

 

Decision

 

The Audit and Scrutiny Committee agreed to note the verbal update provided.

 

(Reference:  Verbal Update by Audit Scotland)

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