Agenda

To receive apologies for absence.

To receive declarations of interest.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2023.

The Chair of the Committee will answer questions from members of the public submitted in accordance with the Council’s procedures.

See Agenda Item 4 for deadlines for submission.

This report provides an opportunity to publicly consider the Statement of Accounts 2022-2023 ahead of the official audit opinion from Deloitte.

To receive an update from External Auditors Deloitte.

To inform Members of the Internal Audit activity progress in relation to the approved Internal Audit Plan 2023-24.

This report brings forward the Annual Governance Statement for the financial year 2022/23, setting out the governance arrangements which have been in place and identifying areas of focus for 2023/24.

For members to consider and review Stroud District Councils Local Code of Corporate Governance which has been developed in accordance with the CIPFA/SOLACE framework ‘Delivering Good Governance in Local Government’.

To advise on the treasury management activities in 2022/2023, in accordance with the Council’s Treasury Policy Statement. To report on actual 2022/2023 Prudential Indicators in accordance with the requirements of the Prudential Code.