Decision details

2015/16 year-end corporate budget and performance report

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To inform cabinet of the revenue and capital outturn for 2015/16, including the treasury management outturn report, debts written off and invite cabinet members to consider performance in the  year.

Decision:

THAT:

(a)         the final outturn for 2015/16 be noted;

(b)         the movements in reserves set out at paragraphs 66-68 be approved;

(c)         debts written off in the period be noted;

(d)         the treasury management outturn report be recommended to Council for approval; and

(e)         performance for 2015/16 is considered.

 

Reasons for the decision:

Ahead of the commencement of the external audit, cabinet note the outturn for the 2015/16 financial year. The unaudited 2015/16 accounts are available for review at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/council-finances  

To provide assurance that progress is being made towards achievement of the agreed outcomes and service delivery targets, and that the reasons for important areas of actual or potential under-performance are understood and are being addressed to cabinet’s satisfaction.

 

Alternative options considered:

Cabinet may: choose to review performance more or less frequently; or request alternative actions to address any identified areas of under-performance, including referral to the relevant scrutiny committee.

 

Contact: Josie Rushgrove, Head of corporate finance Email: jrushgrove@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 261867.

Publication date: 17/06/2016

Date of decision: 16/06/2016

Effective from: 22/06/2016