Issue - meetings

The Director of Finance and Support Services submitted a report in relation to the 2012/13 Annual Governance Statement and the nine measures recommended to enhance East Herts Council’s internal control framework during 2012/13, the detail of which was set out in Essential Reference Paper ‘B’.  The report also provided details of proposed actions that needed to take place prior to confirmation being given that adequate and effective controls were fully in place.

Members were referred to page 95 of the report in respect of the Shared Support Service governance arrangements.  The Red, Amber and Green (RAG) status had been amended to Amber in view of management teams at East Herts Council and Stevenage Borough Council agreeing to continue to explore shared service arrangements.

The Director of Finance and Support Services stated that the testing stage was being planned in relation to East Herts Council using the same payroll system as Stevenage Borough Council.  Members noted the progress made against implementing the action plan detailed in the 2012/13 Annual Governance Statement.

RESOLVED – that the progress made against implementing the action plan detailed in the 2012/13 Annual Governance statement be noted.