2016-11-08 S&O Agenda - Item 3, Attachment 1 - Local Economic Plan

Independence

The Auditor-General Act 2009 promotes the independence ot the Auditor-General and all
authorised auditors. The Auditor-General is the auditor of all Queensland public sector entities
and can be removed only by Parliament.

The Auditor-General may conduct an audit in any way considered appropriate and is not
subject to direction by any person about the way in which audit powers are to be exercised.
The Auditor-General has for the purposes of conducting an audit, access to all documents and
property and can report to Parliament matters which in the Auditor-General's opinion are
significant.

Opinion

In accordance with s.40 of the Auditor-General Act 2009-
(a)    I have received all the information and explanations which I have required; and
(b)    in my opinion -
       {i)    the prescribed requirements in relation to the establishment and keeping of
              accounts have been complied with in all material respects; and
       (ii)   the financial report presents a true and fair view, in accordance with the prescribed
              accounting standards, of the financial performance and cash flows of Noosa Shire
              Council for the financial year 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 and of the financial
              position as at the end ofthat year.

Other Matters - Electronic Presentation of the Audited Financial Report

Those viewing an electronic presentation of these financial statements should note that audit
does not provide assurance on the integrity of the information presented electronically and
does not provide an opinion on any information which may be hyperlinked to or from the
financial statements. If users of the financial statements are concerned with the inherent risks
arising from electronic presentation of information, they are advised to refer to the printed copy
of the audited financial statements to confirm the accuracy of this electronically presented
information.


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D A STOLiJCPA                                                            Queensland Audit Office
(as delegate of the Auditor-General of Queensland}                                    Brisbane