The report presented the Committee with the Annual Audit Letter issued by the external auditors, Ernst & Young, following the completion of the audit of the 2015/16 accounts. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Reed and SECONDED by Cllr Mrs Murphy.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED:

1.    That the contents of the Annual Audit Letter were noted. 

Reason for recommendation

A system of sound financial control and governance arrangements underpinned all of the services and priorities of the Council.