Agenda item

Report of the Managing Director

The Managing Director submitted a report (previously circulated) advising Members of the outcome of the 2018/19 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 2018/19 returns, had identified an overall positive position.

It was also reported that although no common improvement themes had been highlighted in the 2018/19 returns, other matters raised included ensuring inventories are up to date, robust information management arrangements to be in place and to ensure that officers are fully aware of risk and financial management processes and the role and responsibility of the Monitoring Officer and Section 151 Officer.  These matters to be progressed by the Assistant Directors during 2019/20.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.