Llanferres, Auditor General's Report
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Public Notice
In accordance with sections 25 (5) of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004, Llanferres Community Council considered the Auditor General's report for the audit years 2020-21 and 2021-22, entitled Llanferres Community Council - Procurement Arrangements and the recommendations contained therein at its full Council meeting held on 12th October 2023, in the public interest. The Auditor General's report in the public interest can be found on the Council's website at www.llanferrescommunitycouncil.org or a copy can be obtained from the Clerk by emailing: clerk.llanferres@gmail.com
All Councillors accept the three recommendations contained within it and agreed the following actions:
1. To review its Standing Orders and Financial Regulations at its meeting on 9th November 2023 to check that the amendments made when the Council first became aware of inconsistencies between the two documents earlier this year, are still correct.
2. Ensure approvals are obtained and minuted for any departures from Standing Orders or Financial Regulations during all future procurement processes, and that the minutes clearly record the rational and approval of same.
3. Ensure the rational for the selection of suppliers is clearly recorded in the minutes and includes the value of the accepted tender/quotation and the reasons for the selection.
Councillors who were involved at the time, stand by their belief that the Council exercised due diligence, was fully transparent and secured the most cost-effective solution to deliver the Maeshafn playing field project 10% below budget. They categorically deny that anyone was misled or the appointment of the groundwork's contractor was predetermined.
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