Report on Grants 2008-09 to Audit Committee 14 January 2010

Manchester City Council Item 7 Audit Committee 14 January 2010 Manchester City Council Grants Report 2008-09 6 January 2010 Manchester City Council Item 7Audit Committee 14 January 2010 Manchester City Council Grants Report 2008-09 Contents Page 1 Executive summary 1 2 Detailed findings 3 Appendices A Approach and context to certification B Details of claims and returns certified in 2008-09 C Action plan © 2010 Grant Thornton UK LLP. All rights reserved Manchester City Council Item 7Audit Committee 14 January 2010 Manchester City Council Grants Report 2008-09 1 1 Executive summary Introduction 1.1 The Council received 30 grant claims and returns from government departments and other bodies requiring external audit certification in 2008-09, representing income in excess of £618 million. 1.2 Grant Thornton, as the Council’s auditors and acting as agents of the Audit Commission, is required to certify the claims submitted by the Council. This certification typically takes place some 6-12 months after the claim period and represents a final but important part of the process to confirm the Council's entitlement to funding. 1.3 This report summarises our overall assessment of the Council’s management arrangements in respect of the certification process and draws attention to significant matters in relation to individual claims. Approach and context to certification Arrangements for 1.4 We provide a certificate ...