Decision details

To note the report of the external auditors.

The committee received a report from the Head of Finance and the Director of Ernst and Young regarding audit of grant claims.

In response to members’ questions the Benefits Manager and the Director of Ernst and Young said the following:

       i.          The Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) look at a small sample in order to devise the correct methodology.

     ii.          A net increase in subsidy to the Local Authority of £14,017 was expected.

   iii.          The small error identified did not point to a fundamental flaw in the system.

Resolved (unanimously) to:

       i.          Note the contents of the Ernst and Young report, attached at appendix 1 to the officer’s covering report.

     ii.          Note the impact of information received after the submission of the Ernst and Young report.