External audit

External audit

The external audit is an annual independent examination designed to form an opinion on the state of the council’s financial management and its published annual accounts. 

The external auditors provide assurance to residents and councillors that the council’s finances are soundly managed and the annual accounts present a true and fair view of the council’s income and expenditure assets. 

All local authorities are legally obliged to submit their accounts for audit every year. 

Our external audit is carried out by Grant Thornton. 

The public have a right to inspect, question and challenge the council’s accounts. 

For further information on how you can do this, see the Public Sector Audit Appointments website or contact our external auditor.