Decision - External Auditor's Annual Report 2023-24

Brighton and Hove Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee Decided 28 Jan 2025 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee

Report author

Jane Strudwick

Published

29 Jan 2025

Reference

7377

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the council's own words, unedited

The External Auditor will report on their review of the council's arrangements to make the best use of its resources as well as reviewing the council's financial position and the effectiveness of its governance arrangements.

RESOLVED – That the Audit, Standards and General Purposes Committee note the Auditor's Annual Report (Value For Money) for the financial year ending 31 March 2024.

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Grant Thornton’s interim Auditor’s Annual Report assesses Brighton & Hove City Council’s value for money arrangements for 2023/24, including financial sustainability, governance and the use of resources. The report identifies three key recommendations and significant weaknesses, while noting that management has responded positively to eight improvement recommendations.

Recommendation

That the Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee notes the Auditor’s Annual Report (Value For Money) for the financial year ending 31 March 2024.

Financial impact

There are no direct financial implications arising from this report.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee

Date in document

28 Jan 2025

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove City CouncilGrant ThorntonHousing RegulatorCouncil membersLocal authorities

Next steps

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The Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee is to note the Auditor’s Annual Report.
The interim report will be issued as final on completion of the parallel financial statement audit.
Progress reports and lessons learned regarding housing regulatory compliance and the King’s Counsel investigation are to be formally reported to members as soon as practicably possible.

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