Issue - meetings

The report presents the external auditor’s certificate and opinion in respect of the Joint Committee’s accounts for 2010/2011. 

Background:

This report presented the external auditor’s certificate and opinion in relation to the 2010/2011 accounts.

It was noted that the Joint Committee had approved the 2010/2011 Statement of Accounts in June 2011. Following this, the auditor had reviewed the accounts and attached, at Appendix 1 to the report, was the external auditor’s certificate and opinion in respect of the 2010/2011 financial year. It confirmed that no errors had been identified and all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements were met.

Decision:

The Joint Committee noted the external auditor’s certificate and opinion as attached to the report.

Reasons for Decision

The Joint Committee has a key role in monitoring the performance of the Partnership including the findings of the external auditor.