Decision details

The Interim Director of Finance (Kevin Bartle) presented a report (which included at Appendix A Accounts Closure Improvement Plan) which updated on the actions being taken on the timelines and quality of the Statement of Accounts and Pension Fund accounts.

·        Additional resource had been provided in the closing team

·       Closure was being closely monitored; key statements would be provided from the soft close as part of the interim audit.

·       A month 9 close was in progress for the Pension Fund accounts

·       Weekly meetings were being held with the external auditor, BDO.

The Chairman asked to see a copy of each update, given that these were now weekly or fortnightly. The Assistant Director of Finance (CSG) (Gillian Clelland) agreed. She would also share this with the Chief Executive and Cllr Cooke.

Action

RESOLVED:

That the Audit Committee noted progress against the accounts closure improvement plan.