Section 1 - Annual Governance Statement 2018119

We acknowledge as the members of:

Bishop's ltchington Parish Council (WA0035)

our responsibility for ensuring that there is a sound system of internal control, including arrangements forthe preparation of the Accounting Statements. We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, withrespect to the Accounting Statements for the year ended 31 March 2019, that:

*Please provide explanations to the external audilor on a separate sheet for each 'No' response and describe how theauthority will address the weaknesses identified. These sheets should be published with the Annual Governance Statement.

This Annual Governance Statement was approved at ameeting of the authority on:

i3iosl r 1and recorded as minute reference:

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Signed by the Chairman and Clerk of the meeting whereapproval was given:

Chairman

Clerk hru^ Arano

Other information required by the Transparency Codes (not part ofAnnual Governance Statement)Authority web address

www. bishopsitchington-pc. gov.uk

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i. We have put in place arrangements for effective financialmanagement during ihe year, and for the preparation ofthe accounting statements.

prepared rts accounting statemenls in accordancewith lhe Accounts and Audit Regulations.

2 We mainta ned an adequate system of internal conkolincluding measures designed to prevent and detect fraudand corruption and reviewed its effeciiveness.

made proper affangements and accepled responsibilityfot safaguard;nglhc pubhc mo ay anrl rc.ources tits charge.

3. We took all reasonable steps to assure ourselvesthat there are no matters of actual or potentialnon-compliance with laws, regulations and ProperPractices that could have a significant financial effecton the abrlity of this authorlly to cond!rct itsbusiness or manage its flnances.

has only <ione what it has the legal power ta do and hascomplied with Proper Praatices in daing so.

4. We provided proper opportunity during the year forthe exercise of electors'riqhts in accordance with therequirements of the Accounts and Audit Regulations.

duing the yeat gave all persons intercsted the oppoftunity toinspect and ask questions about this authoity's accoorts-

5. We caaried out an assessmenl of the risks facing thisauihority and took appropriate steps to manage thoseasks, lncludlnq the introduction of internal controls and/orexternal insurance cover where required.

considered and documented the llnancial and othet isks itfaces and dealt with them praperly.

6" We mainta ned throughout the year an adequate andeffect ve system of intemal audit of the accoLrnlingrecords and conlrol systems.

affanged for a competent percon, independenl of the financialcontrols and procedures. to give an abjective view on whelherinternal controls meet the needs ofthis ,maller authority.

7. We took appropriate action on all matters raisedn reporis from internal and extetnal audlt,

rcsponded to mafters brcught to its aftention by internal and

6. We considered whether any litigalion. liabrlitres orcommitments, events or transaciions, occurring e therduring or afler lhe year-end have a financial impact onthis authority and, where appropriaie. have lncluded themin the accoLJnting statemenis.

dtsclosed everrthing it should have abaut ls busines.^ activityduring the year including eventataking place after the year

!. (For local co!ncils only)Trust funds ncludingc5a'tdole. lr oJ'capdcrty as the sole'narag,,1gtrustee we discharged our accounlabilityresponsibililies for the fund(s)/assets, lncludingfinancial reporting and, lf required, independentexamination or audii

has net all of its rcsponsibililies where, as a bodycarporate, il is a sole managing ttustee of a lacalirusl or trusls.

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Seetion 2 -,Qccounting Statements 2018/19 for

Bishop's ltchington Parish Council (WA0035)

I certify that for the year ended 31 March 2019 the AccountinqStatements in this Annual Governance and AccountabilityReturn have been prepared on either a receipts and paymentsor income and expenditure basis following the guidance lnGovernance and Accountability for Smaller Authorities - aPractltioners Guide to Proper Praciices and present fairlythe financial position of this authority.

Signed by Responsible Financial Officer before beingpresented to the authqr.ly for approval

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I confirm that these Accounting Statements wereapproved by this authority on this date:

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as recorded in minute reference:ItslsL fu-tt J. ii

Signed by Chairman of the meeting where the AccountingStatements were approved

Dateo fo+ loon

Total balances and reserves at the beginning of the yearas recorded in the financial records. Value must agree toBox 7 of previous year.

Tatal amount of precept (or for lDBs rates and levies)received or receivable in the year. Exclude any grantsreceived.

3" (+)Total other receipts Total income ar receipts as recorded in the cashbook /essthe prccept or rctes/levies received (line 2). lnclude anygrants received.

4. (-) Staff costs Total expenditure or payments made to and on behalf ofall employees. lnclude salaries and wages, PAYE and Nl(employees and employers), pension contributions andemployment expenses.

Total expenditure or payments of capital and interestmade during the year on the authoity's borrowings (if any).

3. C)All other payments Iotal expenditure or payments as recorded in the cash-book /ess slatr cosls (line 4) and loan interest/capital

Tatal balances and reseNes at the end of the vear. Mustequal (1+2+3) - (4+5+6).

8. Total value of cash andshort term investments 168,210 179,273

The sum of all cunent and deposit bank accounts, cashholdings and short term investments held as at 31 March -To agree with bank reconciliation"

9. Total fixed assets pluslong term investmentsand assets

259,854 261,980The value af all the property the authority owns - it is madeup af all its lixed assets and long term investmenfs as at31 March.

10. Total boffowings0 0

fhe autstanding capital balance as at 31 March ol all laansfram third pafties (including PWLB).

11. (For Local Councils Only) Disclosure notere Trust funds (including charitable)

The Council, as a body corpomte, acfs as sole trusfee forand is responsible for manaqinq lrusl funds or assets-

N.B. The frgures in the accounting statements above donot include any Trust transactions.

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7. (=) Balances carried

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Section 3 – External Auditor Report and Certificate 2018/19 In respect of Bishop's Itchington Parish Council – WA0035

1 Respective responsibilities of the body and the auditorThis authority is responsible for ensuring that its financial management is adequate and effective and that it has a sound system of internal control. The authority prepares an Annual Governance and Accountability Return in accordance with Proper Practices which:

· summarises the accounting records for the year ended 31 March 2019; and · confirms and provides assurance on those matters that are relevant to our duties and responsibilities as

external auditors. Our responsibility is to review Sections 1 and 2 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return in accordance with guidance issued by the National Audit Office (NAO) on behalf of the Comptroller and Auditor General (see note below). Our work does not constitute an audit carried out in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK & Ireland) and does not provide the same level of assurance that such an audit would do.

2 External auditor report 2018/19

3 External auditor certificate 2018/19 We certify that we have completed our review of Sections 1 and 2 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return, and discharged our responsibilities under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, for the year ended 31 March 2019.

On the basis of our review of Sections 1 and 2 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR), in our opinion the information in Sections 1 and 2 of the AGAR is in accordance with Proper Practices and no other matters have come to our attention giving cause for concern that relevant legislation and regulatory requirements have not been met.

Other matters not affecting our opinion which we draw to the attention of the authority:

None.

* Note: the NAO issued guidance applicable to external auditors’ work on limited assurance reviews for 2018/19 in Auditor Guidance Note AGN/02. The AGN is available from the NAO website (www.nao.org.uk)

PKF LITTLEJOHN LLP External Auditor Name

External Auditor Signature 06/09/2019 Date