ACCOUNTS

Internal Audit

Upper Beeding Parish Council takes internal control and governance very seriously and appoints an internal auditor to carry out checks twice a year. Generally, governance including policies and procedures are verified at the interim audit which takes place halfway through the year. The year-end audit focuses on the accounts.

Year End Accounts – Annual Governance and Accounting Report AGAR

The annual accounts are prepared and approved by the Parish Council. Following the internal audit and Council approval the AGAR is sent to an external auditor for verification.

Budget

Each year the Parish Councils sets an annual budget covering all income and expenditure. The budget is set in December for the following financial year which starts on 1st April.

Monthly Payments