Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (and Section 151 Officer).

The report provides an update on the audit of the 2021/2022 Statement of Accounts.

Audit Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact: Jonathan Davies Telephone number 218 1025 or email: jonathan.davies@stockport.gov.uk

The Deputy Chief Executive (and Section 151 Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided an update on the audit of the 2021/2022 Statement of Accounts.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members noted the delays relating to the 2021/22 Audit reports dues to outstanding items that needed to be resolved before the Statement of Accounts could be approved and expressed concerns that the same problems could occur next year.  In response, the Committee was advised was that it was hoped that the infrastructure issue would be resolved but that it could not be guaranteed.

·         A short discussion took place in relation to the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.