Finance and Budgeting for Councillors
Summary
This 2.5-hour session is designed for Councillors to give them an understanding of their duties regarding the council's finances and budgetary process.
Topics include roles and responsibilities, setting a budget and precept, financial controls and the Annual Audit process.
Suitable Audience
This session is for Councillors only.
Benefits
By the end of the ‘Finance and Budgeting for Councillors’ you will have:
- Have an understanding of the council's duties regarding financial management;
- Be aware of relevant legislation and sources of guidance;
- Know how the council's accounts are prepared and audited;
- Understand the difference between parish budgets and those of companies;
- Know how to het the message across to electors about what the council does with the money;
- Recognise the importance of internal controls
Leaders
2025/2026 Prices
Hampshire ALC Member/Development Partner | £53.50+VAT |
Berkshire ALC Member/Non Hampshire Development Partner | £59+VAT |
Non Member | £72+VAT |