Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the External Auditor.

The purpose of this report  is to contribute towards the effective two- way communication between Grant Thornton (external auditors) and the Council's Audit Committee, as 'those charged with governance'. The report covers some important areas of the auditor risk assessment which are required to make inquiries of the Audit Committee under auditing standards.

The Committee are invited to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: John Pearsall on Tel: 474 4033 or email: john.pearsall@stockport.gov.uk

The External Auditor submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) covering a number of important areas of the auditor risk assessment including management processes and the Audit Committee’s oversight of those key areas.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.