Agenda item - Ernst & Young: Progress Report 2012/13

Report of the External Auditors – Ernst & Young (copy attached).

12.1         The Committee considered a report of the External Auditors (Ernst & Young) in relation to an audit progress report and a sector update. The sector update outlined current issues and developments affecting local government for Members’ information.

12.2         Councillor Hamilton highlighted the costs of social care, and in response the Executive Director of Finance and Resources explained that there was similar trend for other local authorities nationally, and there was an increasing challenge to manage social care costs.

12.3         RESOLVED – That the Committee note the 2012/13 audit progress report and sector update.