Annual Audit
Aylesham Parish Council Annual Governance and Accountability Return is subject to review by the appointed auditor under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 and the NAO's Code of Audit Practice 2015. The appointed auditor is:
Forvis Mazars LLP
Smaller Authorities External Audit Team
The Corner
Bank Chambers
26 Mosley Street
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1DF
Aylesham Parish Council's Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for 2023/2024 is now complete. Please see below all documents relating to AGAR.
Aylesham Parish Council has also published the Annual Internal Audit Report which is recommended as best practice for local Councils.
Accessibility Regulations
Forvis Mazars LLP are aware that the Accounts and Audit Regulations requirement for a physical ‘wet ink’ signature on the original AGAR, does not allow parish council’s to fully comply with the Accessibility Regulations. The National Audit Office are aware that the two pieces of legislation are not compatible. Due to this Aylesham Parish Council must advise that the document is a scan and will not be fully compliant with the Accessibility Regulations.