Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the External Auditor detailing the External Audit – Value for Money Arrangements Update following concerns that were raised at the 24^th April Governance Committee regarding the Council’s financial sustainability.  The report presented the External Auditors updated observations following publication of the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy update at 19^th July Council meeting.

The Committee referenced internal investment/savings and indicated that it appeared there were high numbers of staff on long term sickness and suspension and requested that a data report be presented to the next meeting detailing staff sickness and suspensions numbers.

RESOLVED:

(i)  That the External Audit Value for Money Update be noted; and

(ii)  That a data report be presented to the next meeting detailing staff sickness and suspension numbers across all Directorates.