Issue - meetings

Purpose: to approve the statement of accounts 2013/14.           TO FOLLOW

The committee considered the statement of accounts 2013/14.  This set out the financial statements required to meet the international financial reporting standards, guidance from the external auditor, and guidance from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. 

Councillors noted that the external auditor, Ernst & Young, had given an unqualified opinion on the accounts; the committee welcomed this. 

The committee considered the accounts and were content with answers to their questions.  In terms of the accounting procedure for salaries of staff shared with Vale of White Horse District Council, the officers agreed to provide details to councillors outside of the meeting.  This detail had previously been reported to Council.  The committee confirmed that it was content with the accounts. 

RESOLVED: to approve the statement of accounts 2013/14.