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The Azets representative introduced the report which set out the external auditors Audit Completion and Annual Auditors Reports for the 2023/24 Statement of Accounts, which gave an updated review, including value for money work, and considered the progress of recommendations raised. He reiterated that, as previously discussed, the audit opinion would however be disclaimed.

The Azets representative said that with regards to these recommendations (which remained in place), they were not all being labelled as statutory as they had been dealt with. He said that governance arrangements would be strengthened in 2025/26, with the undertaking of a full audit intended. He added that the change in the external environment would be reflected, to include local government reorganisation.

The Chair thanked officers for the reports.

Councillor Nicholls thanked the Azets representative,  and said that all of her questions had been answered in his introduction.

It was moved by Councillor Nicholls and seconded by Councillor Willcocks that that the recommendations, as detailed, be approved. After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, this motion was declared CARRIED. 

RESOLVED – that (A) the external auditor’s Completion Report for 2023/24 and the Annual Auditors Report 2023/24 be received and any comments made, and;

(B)   that the 2023/24 Statement of Accounts be approved.