External Audit - Progress Report
To receive a verbal update from Ernst and Young, External Auditors.
Minutes:
The committee received a verbal presentation from the External Auditors, Ernst & Young LLP (EY).
Ms Debbie Hanson of EY advised Members that the audit planning processes for the 2016 / 17 year had just started. An outline audit plan would be brought to the meeting of the Audit Committee on 30 March 2017 with any risks being identified, together with details of how the work would be planned.
The Chairman introduced the new audit manager, Julie Kriek of EY, to the Committee.
RESOLVED that the verbal report on External Audit Progress be noted.