Topics include:

• Roles and responsibilities
• setting a budget and precept
• Financial control
• The Annual Governance & Accountability Return
• Internal and external audit
• How VAT applies to local councils

By the end of Contracts and Procurement you will:

• Understand the council's duties regarding financial management
• Be aware of relevant legislation and sources of guidance
• Be aware of how the council's accounts are prepared and audited
• Recognise the importance of internal controls
• Understand how VAT law applies to your council

The delegates email address

Will be shared with the tutor to ensure you are sent the joining instructions before the event.

£30.00 per delegate for Member Councils

Non-member fee £60.00

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE AGREEMENT OF YOUR COUNCIL TO PAY THE COURSE FEE

Any delegate cancellations

must be received in writing 5 days before the event for a full refund of the fee. Substitute delegate(s) may be named at any time up to the event.

you will need

A suitable device for attending the session with a speaker, camera and microphone; laptops and tablets are ideal.