Considered - Report of the Shared Service Audit Manager.

Cllr. Mark Jackson asked if staff shortages are a cause for the 7 overdue recommendations.

The Shared Service Audit Manager commented that there are staffing gaps which is preventing audits.

The Finance Group Managed advised that since the Covid19 pandemic Blaby District council has lost many staff some with years of expertise. This causes more strain on departments which unfortunately leads to delays in completed accounts.