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1.1 There were no apologies.
2.1 Members confirmed the following declarations of personal interest: Councillor In Receipt of Pension Contributor Alfie Best NONE NONE Jon Horlor NONE Self Stuart Keyte NONE NONE Chris Tew Self David Williams Self and wife Self and wife Nathan Yeowell Father and two other family members (aunts) Self 2.2 The PS left the meeting.
3.1 The Head of Pensions introduced the item. Members of the Committee were reminded that the Pension Fund is subject to a separate set of accounts and audit sign-off distinct from those of the Council. 3.2 The accounts were submitted to Audit Wales on 6 June, followed by the preparation and submission of the annual report. At the Committee’s meeting on 6 October, members approved the enquiries of management document and reviewed the draft annual report. All outstanding actions, including introductions and foreword, had now been completed. On 5 November, the Local Pension Board reviewed the intended audit opinion and ISA 260 report, raising no substantive comments. The statutory deadline for publication was 1 December, and this meeting was convened to complete formal approval of the accounts. 3.3 Audit Wales representatives presented the ISA 260 report, confirming the successful completion of the audit process. They explained the audit process was completed successfully, with no misstatements identified. It was noted that this was an outcome that was unusual but highly positive. An unqualified audit opinion would be issued, and no amendments were required. Audit Wales expressed appreciation for the support provided by officers throughout the process. 3.4 Following questions from the Board, Officers confirmed the following points: · Audit Wales reported no issues with timeliness or quality of accounts. · Staff transitions within Audit Wales had not affected the audit process.[AB1] 3.5 The Committee: • Approved the Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25. • Endorsed the Chair of Pension Committee and the Section 151 Officer signing the accounts indicating their approval. • Endorsed the Chair of Pension Committee signing the Letter of Representation in respect of the Pension Fund. [AB1]Can you recall the detail Jade? The Pension Fund team has not changed so no transition there I don’t think, unless this relates to Audit Wales?
4.1 The next full meeting of the Pensions Committee is scheduled for Monday, 15 December 2025.
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