Accounts Closedown and Financial Management Support

May 20, 2026 Corporate Director: Resources (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

Corporate Director: Resources approved the variation of the contract award to Grant Thornton from £83,000 to £300,000 on 20/05/2026. The decision approved the increase in contract value to provide specialist support for accounts closedown and financial management. This includes ongoing support for reconciliations, specialist input for Group Accounts, and an independent review of the Pension Fund accounts and CIPFA's Financial Management Code.

Full council record

Decision

  1. To approve the variation of the contract award to Grant Thornton from £83,000 to £300,000 beginning May 2026 and ending October 2026.

Supporting Documents

ODDR - Accounts Closedown and Financial Management Support.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 May 2026