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The Finance department are statutorily responsible for the
proper administration of Copeland Borough Council's
financial affairs in accordance with the provisions of Section 151
of the Local Government Act 1972 and Section 114 of the Local
Government Act 1988 and to manage information systems in support of
this objective.
Draft Statement of Accounts 2009/10 - Subject to
Audit
Please follow the attached link to view a copy of Copeland BC's
draft statement of accounts 2009/10 (subject to Audit):
Draft
statement of accounts 2009/10
Copeland Budget Proposals 2010/11 – 2012/13
The budget proposals for Copeland Council were considered by
Executive at the meeting of 16th February 2010. The
proposals were prepared through the cross-party Resources Planning
Working Group, who have met on a monthly basis since July to
discuss the budget options facing the Council. The budget proposals
were agreed in principle by Executive and have been recommended
approval to Council when it meets on 2nd March
2010. It is at this meeting where the Council Tax resolution
for Copeland will be agreed by Councillors.
The budget proposal assumes a 2.8% increase in Council Tax –
which for domestic rate payers would result in an additional rise
of 6.2 pence per week for Band A properties and 9.3 pence per week
for Band D properties next year, compared to this year. The total
proposed Band A annual Council Tax for 2010/11 is £120.18 for
the year, and £180.27 for Band D properties.
Copeland collects Council Tax on behalf of the County Council,
Police Authority and Parish Council and the Copeland’s share of the
total Council Tax received by households for 2010/11 is expected to
be 13%.
Copeland undertook a door-step and web survey during
October/November with the public to understand the public’s
preferences in relation to possible budgetary options. These, along
with other public surveys and have helped inform the budget
proposals. But no questionnaire can cover all aspects of the budget
– so Copeland is interested to receive views on the budget
proposals to be considered by Council.
The results of the questionnaire (‘SIMALTO’ undertaken by
‘Research for Today’) are also attached for information.
Send Us Your Comments
Comments upon the recommendation from Executive to Council can
be emailed to
the Council until Friday 26th February.
Council Report 2nd March 2010 – Capital
Budget
Council Report 2nd March 2010 - Revenue Budget
Council Report 2nd March 2010 – Treasury
Management
SIMALTO
Audit of Accounts 2008/09
The external audit of Copeland Borough’s
Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2009 (2008/09)
has been completed by the Audit Commission.
An unqualified opinion and the audit
certificate on the accounts were issued on 29th
September 2009. A copy of the Council’s Audited Statement of
Accounts 2008/09 is available to the public and is attached
here:
Statement of Accounts 2008/9
The Auditor’s report on the financial
statements 2008/09 is attached here: Auditor's
report on Financial Statements 2008/9
The District Auditor reported her findings to
the Audit Committee at its meeting of 23rd September.
The
Annual Governance Report 2008/09 set out the findings of the
audit. It set out that an unqualified opinion (i.e. clean) on the
Accounts was to be received by the Authority.
The District Auditor also issued an except for
qualified conclusion on the Authority’s arrangements for securing
value for money, as required by the Audit Commission’s Code of
Practice.
The Annual Governance Report 2008/09 also set
out the Use of Resources Assessment for the Council, which showed
improvements in relation to the 2007/08 scores. The detailed Use of
Resources report will be published later in the year when the
Council receives its Organisational Assessment for 2008/09 from the
Audit Commission.
The Council’s press release which accompanied
the publishing of the Annual Governance Report 2008/09 is attached
here: Press release 2008/9
Accounts
The Audit Commission has published its
findings from their Use of Resources Assessment 2008/09 which
considers how well Copeland is using its resources to deliver value
for money and better and sustainable outcomes for local people. The
Use of Resources score contributes to the combined Organisational
Assessment, which for 2008/09 has judged Copeland as a score of ‘2’
out of ‘4’ – performing adequately. The Use of Resources
assessment will be reported to the Audit Committee at its meeting
of 22nd December. A copy of the covering report is
attached here:
2008/9 Use of Resources - Covering Report. A copy of the
detailed report is attached here:
2008/9 Use of Resources - Detailed Report.
The Audit Commission has published the annual audit letter for
2008/09 for Copeland. The report summarises the findings of audits
undertaken during the year. Audit Commission reports are received
by the Council’s Audit Committee. The letter indicates improvement
in many areas of the Council’s activities, reflected in improved
scores in relation to Use of Resources and the overall
Organisational Assessment of 2. There are areas for development and
actions to respond to the auditor’s findings have been reported to
the Audit Committee and Action Plans are in
place. A copy of the letter to all members is
attached here:
Letter to all members 2008/9. A copy of the Annual Audit
letter can be found here:
Annual Audit Letter 2008/9
2008/9 Documents:-
2009/10 Documents:-
Previous Years Documents:-
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