To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Finance and Systems.

The Corporate Director of Finance and Systems submitted a report which attached for the Committee’s consideration the redrafted Final Accounts for 2018/19, as they stood at the time of the Committee report distribution and pending any changes prior to the completion of the audit. Amendments already were highlighted, which accommodated changes agreed with the Council’s external auditors during their audit. Thanks were accorded to the officers responsible for their preparation, and the external auditor’s positive comments noted. Members were advised of the possibility of further amendments prior to the formal completion of the audit, and received a request in consequence for the delegation of authority for the formal approval of the accounts.

            RESOLVED –

(1)       That the Accounts as they currently stand be noted.

(2)       That authority be delegated to the Chair of Accounts and Audit Committee and the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems to approve the Final Accounts for 2018/19, and that authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems to sign the letter of representation.