Decision details

B Cabinet to review the statement of accounts and indicate if there are any concerns arising to be brought to the attention of the Council.  Cabinet to consider any observations from the Audit Committee.  Cabinet to recommend to Council that the Director of Finance and Support, in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Finance be authorised to make any non-material adjustments to the accounts prior to external audit.

1.      The 2008/09 statement of accounts has been reviewed and any concerns arising that need to be brought to the attention of the Council have been indicated.

2.      Observations from Audit Committee have been considered.

3.      The revised general fund balance is noted.

4.      It is to be recommended to Council that the Director of Finance and Support, in consultation with the Portfolio holder for Finance, be authorised to make any non-material adjustments to the accounts prior to external audit.

5.      Subject to any comments arising at 1 and 2 above, Council is to be recommended to adopt the 2008/09 statement of accounts.