Issue - meetings

Report by Head of Strategic Finance

The Committee gave consideration to a report advising of the plans in place for the financial year end 31 March 2019 and the preparation of the Council’s Unaudited Annual Accounts for 2018-19.  Information on the timetables for the closure of the Council’s 2018-19 General Ledger, the Social Work Closedown and the Annual Accounts Preparation Plan was also provided.

Decision:

The Audit and Scrutiny Committee agreed to note that plans are in place to prepare the Council’s Annual Accounts, consistent with the Accounting Code of Practice and submit them to Council prior to 30 June 2019 in line with the Scottish Government’s requirements. 

(Reference:  Report by Head of Strategic Finance, dated 19 March 2019, submitted)