Decision details

The Full Council was asked to accept the Audit and Governance Committee's recommendation to 'opt in' to an approved sector led body, specifically PSAA, to act as the Appointing Person for the appointment of external auditors for the County Council and to authorise the Council's s151 officer to sign and return the notice of acceptance at Appendix 'B' on behalf of the Council.

Resolved: - That:

(i)  The Council accepts Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited's invitation to ‘opt in’ to the sector led option for the appointment of external auditors for five financial years commencing 1 April 2018.

(ii)  The Council's s151 officer be authorised to sign and return the notice of acceptance at Appendix 'B' on behalf of Lancashire County Council.