Decision details

Audit of Accounts and Associated Matters

Decision Maker: Governance, Audit and Standards Committee

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Purpose:

To receive the Audit Strategy Memorandum from the Council’s external auditors and to note progress made with the 2025/26 audit.

Decisions:

The Committee noted the Audit Strategy Memorandum for the 2025/26 and were informed of the progress made by the Council’s appointed external auditors, Forvis Mazars. The audit plan provided details which related to the auditors’ engagement and responsibilities, the engagement team, the scope of the audit, approach and timeline, significant risks and other key judgement areas, materiality and misstatements, value for money arrangements, audit fees and confirmation of the auditors’ independence. Representatives from Forvis Mazars addressed the meeting.

 

Report author: Martin Paine

Publication date: 19/05/2026

Date of decision: 18/05/2026

Decided at meeting: 18/05/2026 - Governance, Audit and Standards Committee

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