Purpose

This report presents the council's audited Statement of Accounts 2023-24 for approval by the committee.

Decision

RESOLVED –

That the Audit, Standards, and General Purposes Committee:

1)       Notes the findings of the external auditor Grant Thornton as set out in their audit findings report.

2)       Notes the results of the public inspection of the accounts.

3)       Approves the Letter of Representation on behalf of the council.

4)       Approves the audited Statement of Accounts for 2023/24 subject to any final amendments.

5)       Delegates authority to the Chief Finance Officer for any final wording or immaterial adjustments to the accounts prior to publication