Transparency Code 2015/2016

The Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities, those with a turnover not exceeding £25,000, was published on the 17 December 2014 and came into force on the 1st April 2015.  The code is applicable to Freckenham Parish Council.  Under the Code the council is required to publish the following information on its website:

The information below is for the accounting year 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2016.

Information to be published

Where to be found on website

All items of expenditure above £100

All expenditure items are listed in every set of minutes - see main parish council page.

Summary statement for 2015-2016

End of year accounts. A summary statement with copy of bank reconciliation, an explanation of significant variances and an explanation of difference (if any) between 'balances carried forward' and 'total cash and short term investments'.

Summary Statement for 2015-2016 unaudited

Bank reconciliation 2015-2016: Current account   -   Deposit account

Explanation of Variances 2015-2016

Notice of Conclusion of Audit

Annual governance statement. Explanation to be given for any negative responses to governance statements and how weaknesses will be addressed. Annual Governance Statement for 2015-2016
Internal audit report. Explanation to be given of any negative responses and explain how any weaknesses will be addressed. Explain any 'not covered' responses.

Annual Return for 2015-2016 (No petty cash held.)

Internal Auditors Report for 2015-2016

List of Councillor responsibilities.

This is decided each year at the Annual Meeting, which is held in May, and is shown on the minutes of the May meeting. (See link on main parish council page).

Responsibilities for 2015-2016.

Location of public land and building assets.

The council prepares a full asset register each year to show all assets held, a note of assets acquired during the year and assets disposed of.

Asset Register for 2015-2016.

Minutes, agendas and papers of formal meetings. Agendas and associated papers to be published at least three clear days before the meeting and draft minutes within one month of the meeting. Agendas and minutes are detailed on the main parish council page.