Statement of Accounts for 2020/21
The Charter Trustees are asked to approve the statement of accounts for 2020/21.
Minutes:
The RFO presented the Statement of Accounts for 2021/22 as set out in the Annual Governance and Accountability Return which showed expenditure of £77,000 and reserves of £85,577.00 with comparatives from the previous year. The RFO reported that he had signed the statement of accounts to certify that it represented a true and fair view of the financial position. Once approved the Mayor and Honorary Clerk would be asked to sign it.
Charter Trustees referred to versions of the documents in modern.gov compared to the website. The Head of Democratic Services reported that he had provided a link to the document on the website as it appeared that the modern.gov app version did not include the detail but the version on the website did. The Charter Trustees adjourned to read the relevant document from 17:43 – 17:46.
Councillor Brooke referred to section 3 and the certificate which was not complete. The RFO reported that the AGS and Statement of Accounts once agreed would be sent to the external auditors. The external auditors would then review the documents along with the supporting evidence and they would only fill in section 3 and the certificate once they had completed their audit. The RFO confirmed that the certificate should be blank at this stage.
The RFO, in response to a question, confirmed the vehicle number plate APR 1 was not included in the value of assets. He explained that with regard to the value of this asset on the balance sheet Officers would undertake further checks and provide a written response.
RESOLVED that the Statement of Accounts for 2020/21 be approved.
Voting: Agreed