Decisions

Resolved

(1)          That the contents of the report in line with the Treasury Management Strategy be noted.

Resolved

(1)          That the Statement of Accounts 2018/19 be endorsed and once the final audit opinion is received the Interim Executive Director Finance (S151 Officer), in consultation with the Chairman of the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee (or Vice Chairman in case the Chairman is unavailable) be authorised to sign the accounts and it be noted that if any material changes to the accounts are required, then an additional committee meeting would be convened to consider the changes.

(2)          That the Annual Governance Statement 2018/19 be endorsed.

(3)          That the Letter of Representation 2018/19 be approved.

Resolved

(1)          That it be agreed that the Chairman of the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee sign the response relating to management assurances from Those Charged with Governance.

Resolved

(1)          That the monthly Performance, Risk and Finance Monitoring Report be noted.

(2)          That having given due consideration, the Leadership Risk Register be noted and no issues be identified for further consideration.

Resolved

(1)             That the contents of the External Audit Opinion (ISA260) for 2018/19 from the council’s External Auditors, Ernst & Young (EY) be noted.