Mayor receives ruling by Auditor-General

Manukau mayor Len Brown has received the Auditor-General Office’s ruling and accepts their judgement that no further investigation into his credit card expenses is warranted.

Mr Brown asked the Auditor-General to review his credit card expenses following publicity around his spending.

“I am advised by the Deputy Controller and Auditor General, Phillipa Smith, that, having looked at my request, they are declining to investigate the matter further,” says Mr Brown.

“They acknowledge that I have made mistakes, but they are sufficiently confident in our existing audit arrangements. The letter states that the council’s response is appropriate and there is no need for further involvement of the Auditor-General.

“I have acknowledged these same mistakes and reimbursed the council. I was confident that Manukau City Council’s processes were robust.”