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Committee’s approval was sought for the Council’s Statement of Accounts 2022/23 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

Committee was advised that some changes may be requested to the Council’s

Statement of Accounts by the external auditor, MAZARS, in completing their audit. However, it was anticipated that there would be only limited changes between the version at Appendix 1 and the final Statement of Accounts for 2022/23. Further to this, it was recommended that delegated power be given to the Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the Chair or Vice Chair of Audit Committee, to agree any final changes to the Statement of Accounts 2022/23. Only changes made under these delegated powers would relate to amendments agreed with the Council’s external auditors Mazars.

Moved by Councillor Duncan Haywood and seconded by Councillor Cathy Jeffery

RESOLVED that:

1.     the Statement of Accounts in respect of 2022/23 be approved; and

2.     delegated powers be given to the Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the Chair or Vice Chair of the Committee, to agree any changes agreed with the Council’s external auditors Mazars, which may be necessary to ensure the completion of the Statement of Accounts by 30th November 2023.