Issue - meetings

To receive the External Audit Local Government Sector Briefing Q2.

The Committee discussed the Local Government Audit Committee briefing Q2, which was produced quarterly. 

During the discussion of this item the following points were made:

·         It was noted that from April 2017, the liability to pay the correct employment taxes would transfer from the worker’s own company to the public sector body that was paying the company.  Councillor Lee questioned what impact this would have on the Council.  Rob Stubbs indicated that this was currently out for consultation. 

·         The Committee discussed the proposed changes to business rates in the future.

·         Members discussed the process for the appointment of external auditors.

·         In response to Member queries regarding capital receipts Rob Stubbs indicated that there was no expectation that the Council would have any for 2017/18.

RESOLVED:  That the Local Government Audit Committee briefing Q2 be noted.