Decision details

The Director of Finance and Support Services submitted a report in relation to the 2012/13 Annual Governance Statement and the seven measures to enhance East Herts’ internal control framework during 2013/14.

The Manager of Corporate Risk explained that current positions had been updated, but that there had been insufficient movements to change the “Red”, “Green” or “Amber” status of any of the actions which would all remain at Amber.  Revised targets dates had been set against a number of outstanding issues, the detail of which was set out in the report now submitted.

In response to a query from Councillor M Pope concerning Section 106 monies, the Director of Finance and Support Services explained that this was still a high profile issue and would remain so with Corporate Management Team receiving reports on a regular basis.

In response to a query from Councillor M Pope regarding governance arrangements at Hertford Theatre, the Director of Finance and Support Services explained that it was a question of examining the most advantageous governance arrangements for both the Council and the Council Taxpayer.

The Committee received the report.

RESOLVED – that (A) the progress made in implementing the action plan contained in the 2012/13 Annual Governance Statement, be received;

(B)      the revised targets for actions, as now detailed, be approved;

(C)     the “Amber” rated issues, as now detailed, be carried forward to the 2014/15 Annual Governance Action Plan.