Review of External Auditor's Audit Plan for 2025/26
The council committee looked at the external auditor's plan for checking the council's 2025/26 finances and took note of their latest update.
Audit Committee·2026-05-22·Resolved
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Description
The Committee reviewed the External Auditor's Audit Plan for Cornwall Council for the 2025/26 financial year and noted the External Auditor's Update and Sector Briefing.
From the minutes
It was moved by Councillor Ashton, seconded by Councillor Candy and RESOLVED that the Audit Committee: 1. reviews the External Auditor's Audit Plan for Cornwall Council for the 2025/26 financial year, as set out at Appendix 1; and 2. notes the External Auditor's Update and Sector Briefing as set out at Appendix 2.
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- Re-election of Cllr Boase as Vice Chairman of the Audit Committee(Resolved)
- Approval of minutes from 13 January 2026 meeting(Resolved)
- Establishment of Appointments Panel for Independent Lay Member recruitment(Resolved)
- Note Cornwall Pension Fund Audit Plan for 2025/26(Resolved)
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