155 Review of Management Accountancy Service
To consider and receive the report of the Director (Policy and Governance).
Additional documents:
Decision:
1. To note the consultation responses given in Appendix 1.
2. To note the changes to the structure given in original report that was approved at Full Council on 25 October 2019. These changes address some of the issues outlined in the consultation responses.
3. To approve the final structure for a Shared Management Accountants team.
Minutes:
Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member (Resources), presented the confidential report of the Director (Policy & Governance) which briefs Members on the outcome of the review of, and amendments to, the existing shared services for finance between South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council.
Decision:
1. To note the consultation responses given in Appendix 1.
2. To note the changes to the structure given in original report that was approved at Full Council on 25 October 2019. These changes address some of the issues outlined in the consultation responses.
3. To approve the final structure for a Shared Management Accountants team.
Reasons for Recommendation(s):
A review of shared services, operational structures and staff development will ensure that both councils are supported by a finance team that has the appropriate tools to deliver a best practice service in the most efficient and effective manner.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
None.