Accounts for 2004-2005

The following figures were included in the Annual Audit Return:

Internal Audit

The Independent Internal Auditor concluded that the Council had complied with relevant procedures and controls expected for a council of this size.

External Audit

The audit conducted by the Audit Commission was concluded in June 2005 and their report states that, in their opinion, the information contained in the annual return was in accordance with their requirements and that no matters had come to their attention giving cause for concern that relevant legislation and regulatory requirements had not been met."

Notes:

1. The dramatic increase in "total other receipts", "balances carried forward", and "total cash and investments" is mainly due to grants and donations for the Cemetery Chapel Fund. A new Bank account has now been set up to process all receipts and payments relating to the Cemetery Chapel Development project.

2. The current year's income and expenditure to date are broadly in line with forecast and the precept