Agenda and decisions

To consider the minutes of the previous meeting held on 25 October 2023.

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the previous meetings be agreed as a correct record.

Presentation by the Interim Group Director, Finance.

RESOLVED: To note the update on the overall financial position.

RESOLVED: To note the treasury management activity reports at Appendices 1 and 2

RESOLVED: To approve the draft Treasury Management Strategy 2024/25 to 2026/27 for submission to Council, subject to Capital programme that is being finalised ahead of budget report, with delegation to the Group Director Finance to approve the final Treasury Management Strategy for submission to Council.

RESOLVED: To note the contents of the report and the attached risk registers and controls in place.

RESOLVED:

1.  To note the contents of the reports;

2.  To authorise the Group Director of Finance to approve the final Statement of Accounts for 2022/23, contingent upon the completion of the outstanding work by the external auditor, as detailed in the audit completion reports (see Appendix 1 & 2).

RESOLVED: To note the contents of the report and the attached risk registers and controls in place.

RESOLVED: To consider and note the progress and performance of the Audit & Anti Fraud Service to 31 December 2023 (Appendices 1 - 4).

RESOLVED: To note the proposed work programme.