Terms of Reference Internal Controller

BOZEAT PARISH COUNCIL

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INTERNAL CONTROLLER – Adopted May 2026.

• The Internal Controller will make spot checks on the council’s bank account to check that payments are being made as per the council’s instructions and approvals.
• The Internal Controller will have access to the councils’ bank account but will not normally set up or authorize payments themselves.
• The Internal Controller should check that payments have been agreed by the council, either through the minutes or via the monthly Finance Report.
• Any minor discrepancies should be reported to the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Clerk.
• Any serious discrepancies should be reported to the full Parish Council.
• The Internal Controller should produce a brief report for the Annual Finance Meeting.