10.01.06 Pre - Report to Members and the Controller of Audit Appendix

5(i)09/610 PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL 16 December 2009 External Audit – Final Report to Members 2008/09 Report by Head of Finance ABSTRACT: This report accompanies the External Auditor’s Final Report to Members for financial year 2008/09. 1. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the Council: I. notes the content of this report II. submits the External Auditor’s Final Report to Members and the Controller of Audit to a future meeting of the Audit Sub-Committee for detailed consideration. 2. INTRODUCTION The Report to Members and the Controller of Audit for 2008/09 was received from the Council’s External Auditors on 4 November 2009. The report considers a wide range of issues including financial reporting and performance; governance arrangements; performance management within the Council and the Council’s progress with the Efficient Government agenda. 3. CONSULTATION The Chief Executive and all Executive Directors have been consulted in the preparation of this report. 4. COUNCIL CORPORATE PLAN OBJECTIVES 2009-2012 The Council’s Corporate Plan 2009-2012 lays out five Objectives which provide clear strategic direction, inform decisions at a corporate and service level and shape resources allocation. They are as follows:- (i) A Safe, Secure and Welcoming Environment (ii) Healthy, Caring Communities (iii) A Prosperous, Sustainable and Inclusive Economy (iv) Educated, Responsible and Informed Citizens (v) ...