In 2015 the Local Government Transparency Code was introduced. This places a duty on Hethersett Parish Council to publish the following specified data at regular intervals:
Finance Accounts & Audits Explainer
Assets
Annual Accounts
Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) signed
The Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) is an annual report that smaller authorities in England must complete and submit to their external auditor, detailing their financial position, governance arrangements, and internal controls.
Budget
Each year members of the Parish Council carefully considers the budget for the next financial year, as a result of which a precept (an amount added to each householder’s Council Tax bill) is set.
CIL Statement
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is the way in which South Norfolk Council collects financial contributions from developers to help pay for new and improved infrastructure in accordance with the Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2015. In accordance with these regulations you can find details of the amounts that have been received and spent by Hethersett Parish Council
Exercise of Public Rights
Expenditure / Payments over £500
Under the Local Government Transparency Code, Hethersett Parish Council is required to publish details of expenditure over £500
Explanation of Variances
External Auditors Report
Internal Auditors Report
The Parish Council is required under the Accounts & Audit Regulations to undertake an effective internal audit each year to evaluate the effectiveness of its risk management, control and governance processes taking into account public sector internal auditing standards or guidance.
The Parish Council appoints an Internal Auditor who is independent, competent and has no other role within the Council.
The Internal Audit report and any recommendations are discussed by full Council.