Audits, Exercise of Public Rights & Annual Returns
Audits
The annual audit process is a formal external assessment of the Council's spending for each financial year, along with internal control and management of its business, with the most recent being year ended 31st March 2025. The audit process commences after the end of the financial year.
It is a two step process with the first step being the Internal Audit which is performed by Northants CALC and takes place annually between March and June. The second and final step is via the External Audit, which is performed by PKF Littlejohn and takes place annually between June and September. The conclusion of audit is then published on the Parish Council website from September onwards.
All documentation pertaining to this (separated by each year) will be added to the Annual Return section below.
Annual Returns
Herewith are the documents relating to current and past Annual Returns, Summary of Electors Rights and Notice of Dates for Inspection.
The Annual Returns, as published, may be subject to change.
Exercise of Public Rights
Pursuant to the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, members of the public are able to request to review any documentation pertaining to the finances of the council and the audit process. The period for the Exercise of Public Rights for the year ended 31 March 2025 is Tuesday 3rd June 2025 to Monday 14th July 2025.
The official Notice of Public Rights - Year Ended 31st March 2025 is published below.
2024/2025
Notice of Conclusion of Audit 24/25 (PDF, 29 Kb)
Section 3 External Auditor Report 24/25 (PDF, 164 Kb)
AGAR Annual Internal Audit Report 24/25 (PDF, 212 Kb)
NCALC Annual Internal Audit Report 24/25 (PDF, 165 Kb)
AGAR Notice of Public Rights - Annual Return 24/25 (PDF, 135 Kb)
Annual Return 24/25 AGAR Section 1 (Un-audited) (PDF, 483 Kb)
Annual Return 24/25 AGAR Section 2 (Un-audited) (PDF, 459 Kb)