Decision details

Roy Jones, Assistant County Secretary, presented a revised Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2012/13, for inclusion in the County Council's Statement of Accounts for 2012/13, to be considered by the Committee at item 9.

The AGS had previously been approved by the committee at their meeting in June but following discussions with the External Auditor it had been decided to produce a revised statement.

The revised AGS had been carefully considered by the Management Team and included the recognition that although the Chief Internal Auditor had provided substantial assurance overall that there was generally a sound system of internal control, some weaknesses in the design and inconsistent application of controls put the achievement of particular objectives at risk. The AGS also reflected the revised arrangements whereby the Chief Internal Auditor would provide quarterly reports to the Management Team where assurance was either limited or none.

It was noted that the Annual Governance Statement was to be signed by the leader and the chief executive for the year in question, and the committee was asked to approve it.

Resolved:  That the Annual Governance Statement for 2012/13 as now presented at Appendix A to the report, be approved.