Finance
Financial Matters
Accounting statements show the cash balance, precept, staff costs and other income and expenditure for the last accounting year.
The Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) is the document that is submitted by local councils presenting a summary of their audit and financial information.
The Annual Governance Statement is a document signed by the council confirming whether it conforms to certain financial, accounting and auditing measures.
The Annual Internal Audit is a signed checklist showing whether certain aspects of the council running has been internally reviewed, and whether the council conforms.
Bank Reconciliations show whether the council's bank account statements match the accounting cashbook at the end of the financial year.
These documents outline the precept calculation and budget for the upcoming year
This is a document confirming that the accounts for the last accounting year have been published.
This document shows the details of all council expenditures for the year
This is a certificate signed by an external auditor after a review of the AGAR.
This is a certificate presented after an internal audit of the council.
This is a report for when elements of the external audit has not been carried out. It may explain the causes and remedial action.
This is a document explaining the rights the public have in being able to inspect the council's annual accounts.
This shows whether income or expenditure has gone up or down between two accounting years.