Use of Resources Assessment
The annual Use of Resources assessment evaluates how well Councils manage and use their financial resources. The assessment focuses on the importance of having sound and strategic financial management to ensure that resources are available to support the Council's priorities and improve services.
The assessment is carried out by the Audit commission and covers five themes:
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Financial Standing
- Internal Control
- Value for Money
Each theme is scored on the following scale:
Standard scale used for assessments and inspections
| Score |
|
| 1 |
Below minimum requirements - inadequate performance |
| 2 |
Only at minimum requirements - inadequate performance |
| 3 |
Consistently above minimum requirements - performing well |
| 4 |
Well above minimum requirements - performing strongly |
For 2007, the District Council scored '3' for each theme, with an overall score of '3'
Use of Resources Auditor Judgement 2007 ( 89Kb, takes approximately 25 seconds to download using a standard dial-up connection)
Use of Resources Auditor Judgement 2006 (88Kb, takes approximately 25 seconds to download using a standard dial-up connection)