Issue - meetings

Members heard again from KPMG, regarding the Annual External Audit Report 2024/2025. It was explained that the report summarised all external audit work carried out pertaining to the 2024/25 financial statements and other returns. Members were directed through the report, with detail previously discussed earlier in the meeting regarding the ISA260 report being reiterated. It was highlighted that no significant risks or weaknesses had been identified. Members heard that the National Audit Office had not concluded its audit regarding the whole of government accounts, meaning KPMG had been unable to conclude their work in this area, however this would happen in due course. Finally, it was highlighted that there was nothing of attention to be noted regarding the wider powers of the External Auditors.

Members were invited to comment or question, however with Members indicating their approval of the report, and having been proposed and seconded, the Chairman took the vote and it was

RESOLVED that the findings from the Annual Audit Report provided by the External Auditors be noted and endorsed.