Decision

Statement of Accounts, Annual Governance Statement and Audit Findings Report 2024-25

Decision Maker: Audit Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED Following a proposal by the Chair of Audit Committee, due to the Committee being informed of a post-balance sheet event, Members agreed that the debate be adjourned and resumed at an extraordinary meeting of the committee to be held prior to 27 February 2026. This would allow additional evidence gathering that was required from the Section 151 Officer and External Auditors and was in the interest of thorough and fair deliberation.  

Supporting Documents

Appendix 3 Annex 4 Somerset Local Code of Governance 2024-25.pdf
Appendix 1 Somerset Council Audit Findings Report 2024-25.pdf
Appendix 3 Somerset Council Final Annual Governance Statement 2024-25.pdf
Statement of Accounts 2024-25 including Annual Governance Statement 2024-25.pdf
Appendix 2 Somerset Council revised Statement of Accounts 2024-25 containing latest audit findings.pdf
Appendix 3 Annex 5 Committee Structure and Executive Arrangements.pdf
Appendix 5 Somerset Council Pension Fund Letter of Representation 2024-25.pdf
Appendix 3 Annex 1 Final Annual Governance Statement Action Plan 2025-26.pdf
Appendix 3 Annex 2 Annual Governance Statement governance diagram and development process.pdf
Appendix 3 Annex 3 Annual Governance Statement evidence base.pdf
Appendix 4 Somerset Council Letter of Management Representation 2024-25.pdf

Related Meeting

Audit Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 10.00 am on January 29, 2026