Making AGAR Digital - Preparing for the 2027 AGAR

Summary
A new web-based portal is being introduced for submitting elements of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR).

This session will demonstrate how the portal works and help parish and town councils, parish meetings and other smaller authorities prepare for its planned introduction in April 2027.

The portal has already been trialled by more than 70 smaller authorities for the 2025/26 financial year. Councils using the portal for submissions in 2027 will also be eligible for a cashback incentive equivalent to their external audit fee, subject to the applicable arrangements.

Suitable Audience

This session is aimed at parish and town council clerks, Responsible Financial Officers (RFOs) and other officers responsible for completing and submitting the AGAR. Councillors involved in the process are also welcome.

Benefits

By the end of the session you will have:

• Understand how the new online AGAR submission portal will work.
• Prepare for the planned introduction of digital submissions from April 2027.
• Gain practical insight into the new process and what it means for your council.
• Feel more confident about preparing for the transition to digital AGAR submissions.
  

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