Agenda item

The Group Director of Operations submitted a report (previously circulated) advising Members of the outcome of the 2023/24 Managers’ Assurance Statements (MAS).

It was reported that the MAS was a key element of the Council’s corporate governance arrangements and, based on the 2023/24 returns, had identified an overall positive position. The report stated that the statements had been completed by all Assistant Directors or Heads of Service and endorsed by the appropriate director, which covered their areas of responsibility in 2023/24.

The report highlighted a number of improvements to process/controls and proposed actions were identified throughout the different areas of the Council, and that these matters would be progressed by Assistant Directors during 2024/25.

Members enquired as to what checks were in place to ensure actions were undertaken, and at what point Members maintained oversight. It was noted that Children’s Services had fewer identified proposed actions than other service areas.

RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.