Issue - meetings

The External Auditor submitted a report on the progress made in delivering their responsibilities as external auditors.  The report provided a summary of emerging national issues and what the Council might wish to consider as a result of those national issues, the detail of which was set out in the report now submitted.

The Director of Finance and Support Services explained that, in terms of the financial plan, matters were already in hand as part of the budget setting process.  In response to a query from Councillor J Wing regarding Council Tax collection, the Director of Finance and Support Services assured the Member that its impact on the budget was not significant but that there had been changes on collection rates which would form the basis of a report to the Executive. 

The Director of Finance and Support Services explained that the proposed “Universal Credit” scheme changed daily and undertook to inform Members when matters were more settled.

Members received the report.

RESOLVED – that the report be received.