Paper 4 - Cover External Audit Progress

This document contains an external audit update for the Audit and Risk Committee, dated 20 June 2025. The purpose of the report, prepared by Louise Allen and Tom Reid of Mazars, is to present the audit of the annual report and accounts for 2024-25. The Audit and Risk Committee is asked to consider the auditor's report and its progress. The report gives information on the audit's progress and links to national publications relevant to the Cairngorms National Park Authority. The auditor will present their report and answer any questions from the Committee.