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Year Ending: 31st. March 2016          
  Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed ‘Yes’
  Yes No* Yes No* Yes No* Yes No* Yes No* means that this smaller authority:
1. We have put in place arrangements for effective financial management during the year, and for the  preparation of the accounting statements. Yes                   prepared its accounting statements in  accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations.
2. We maintained an adequate system of internal control,including measures designed to prevent and detect fraud and corruption and reviewed its effectiveness. Yes                   made proper arrangements and accepted responsibility for safeguarding the public money and resources in its charge.
3. We took all reasonable steps to assure ourselves that there are no matters of actual or potential non-compliance with laws, regulations and proper practices that could have a significant financial effect on the ability of this smaller authority to conduct its business or on its finances. Yes                   has only done what it has the legal power to do and has complied with proper practices in doing so.
4. We provided proper opportunity during the year for the exercise of electors’ rights in accordance with the requirements of the Accounts and Audit Regulations. Yes                   during the year gave all persons interested the opportunity to inspect and ask questions about this authority’s accounts.
5. We carried out an assessment of the risks facing this smaller authority and took appropriate steps to manage those risks, including the introduction of internal controls and/or external insurance cover where required. Yes                   considered the financial and other risks it faces and has dealt with them properly.
6. We maintained throughout the year an adequate and effective system of internal audit of the accounting records and control systems. Yes                   arranged for a competent person, independent of the financial controls and procedures, to give an objective view on whether internal controls meet the needs of this smaller authority.
7. We took appropriate action on all matters raised in reports from internal and external audit. Yes                   responded to matters brought to its attention by internal and external audit.
8. We considered whether any litigation, liabilities or commitments, events or transactions, occurring either during or after the year-end, have a financial impact on this smaller authority and, where appropriate have included them in the accounting statements. Yes                   disclosed everything it should have about its business activity during the year including events taking place after the year-end if relevant.
Year Ending: 31st. March 2016




 9. (For local councils only) Trust funds including charitable. Yes No NA Yes No NA Yes No NA Yes No NA Yes No NA  
  In our capacity as the sole managing trustee we discharged our accountability responsibilities for the fund(s)/assets, including financial reporting and, if required, independent examination or audit.

NA











has met all of its responsibilities where it is a sole managing trustee of a local trust or trusts.

















*Note: Please provide explanations to the external auditor on a separate sheet for each 'No' response. Describe how this smaller authority will address the weaknesses identified

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