To report on progress in ensuring that the Council requirements for Creditor Payment Authorisations are being carried out in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

The Director of Resources presented the report, which outlined the present position with creditor payments with particular reference to the last quarter.  It was noted that due to a change in personnel there had been some creditor vouchers returned.  This has now been dealt with through training.

Members agreed that due to increases in the returns for the Children and Young People Directorate and Sustainable Communities Directorate that a report should be tabled at the next meeting of the Committee.  Members were advised that the returns outlined for the Resources directorate were due to tests being carried out on the system.

RESOLVED: That the information on invoices rejected by noted.