Issue - meetings

That the report be accepted.

The Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager presented an update on actions arising from previous meetings.

Cllr Andrew Parkhurst welcomed the information on the use of consultants and asked about the threshold for referral to this Committee if there was a substantial increase in spend.  It was explained that the Committee had previously received reports on this matter until it had been satisfied that processes and controls had been strengthened.  The Committee was able to make a request if there was a specific concern, however the matter was under the remit of the Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

The Corporate Finance Manager reminded the Committee that consultancy spend formed part of the supplementary financial report which was received annually alongside the Statement of Accounts.

The recommendation was moved and seconded by Councillor Bernie Attridge and Sally Ellis.

RESOLVED:

That the report be accepted.