Agenda item - External Audit - Audit Results Report 2018/19

1)    That the Audit & Standards Committee notes the findings set out in the 2018/19 Audit Findings Report, asks questions as necessary and raises any other matters relevant to the audit of the financial statements.

10.1      The Committee considered the report of Grant Thornton that summarised the findings of the 2018/19 audit by the Council’s appointed auditor, Grant Thornton, which was now substantially complete. It included the key messages that arose from the audit of the financial statements and the results of work undertaken to assess the Authority’s arrangements to secure value for money in its use of its resources.

10.2      Dr David Horne welcomed the report assurances from Grant Thornton of organisational value for money that covered the BHCC SRs and financial sustainability with a continued link with health partners.

10.3      RESOLVED -

1)    That the Audit & Standards Committee notes the findings set out in the 2018/19 Audit Findings Report, asks questions as necessary and raises any other matters relevant to the audit of the financial statements.