Accountability
As a local resident you have legal rights to inspect, ask questions about and challenge items in your council’s accounts. For more information, the National Audit Office has published a guide Council Accounts – a guide to your rights.
Accounts and Audit Regulations
In order to comply with the Accounts and Audit Regulations and associated documents, the Parish Council is required to publish certain information.
The Local Audit & Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts & Audit Regulations 2015 set out the responsibilities of all local councils in respect of their accounting and auditing procedures.
Each year, the Council’s financial accounts and statements must be examined by an independent internal auditor appointed by the Council. For the year 2022/23 this is XXX of YYY.
The Council is also required to complete an Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) which includes the findings of the Internal Auditor, together with Governance Statements and Financial Statements. The AGAR is then submitted to the independent external auditor appointed by the Audit Commission for examination.
Below is the list of Annual Governance and Accountability Reports grouped by the end of year ie 2024/25 is under 2025.
AGAR Documents 2024/25
AGAR Documents 2023/24
| Document Title – click to view | Icon shows File type |
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| Internal Auditor’s Report 2023/24 |
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| Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) 2023/24 |
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| Notice of Public Rights |
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| External Auditor’s Report and Certificate 2023/24 |
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| Notice of Conclusion of Audit |
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AGAR Documents 2022/23
| Document Title – click to view | Icon shows File type |
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| Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023 |
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| External Auditor Report and Certificate 2023 |
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AGAR Documents 2021/22
| Document Title – click to view | Icon shows File type |
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| Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2022 |
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| External Auditor Report and Certificate 2022 |
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