Decision details

Stuart Basnett, Senior Audit Manager at Grant Thornton UK presented the Audit Progress Report and Sector Update as of July 2024.

It was highlighted that the LGA's "Ten questions for audit committees", referenced in the report, had already been considered by the council's officers and the committee.

In response to a question about the appointment of independent co-opted members to the committee in line with best practice, it was noted that the committee had already agreed the process to recruit one independent co-opted member, but this did not prevent it from considering another appointment in future.

Members were also informed of another piece of work being undertaken by officers to assess the council against the LGA's improvement and assurance framework for local government. The outcome of that work would be reported to a future committee meeting.

Resolved: That the Audit Progress Report and Sector Update for July 2024 be noted.