The committee received a report of the Head of Finance (shared services) setting out the Committee’s proposed work programme for 2017/18.

It was noted that the regular reports about Freedom of Information requests had not been included in the list. The work programme would be updated to ensure they were included in June and December.  It was also necessary to add the external auditor’s plan to the list of items for March 2018.

The committee was informed that it would not be required to sign off the draft statement of accounts in June; however it would be presented to the committee for information.  The draft statement of accounts had to be delivered to the external auditor by 30 June.

The Chair stated that he would discuss a suitable training topic for the next meeting with officers.

RESOLVED –

that the updated work programme be agreed and amended as discussed.