Explanation of Variances (Pro Forma)2022-23
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| Name of smaller authority: | Eskdale Parish Council | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Insert figures from Section 2 of the AGAR in all Blue highlighted boxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Now, please provide full explanations, including numerical values, for the following that will be flagged in the green boxes where relevant: • variances of more than 15% between totals for individual boxes (except variances of less than £500); • variances of more than £100,000 must be explained even where this constitutes less than 15%; • a breakdown of approved reserves on the next tab if the total reserves (Box 7) figure is more than twice the annual precept value (Box 2). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please ensure variance explanations are quantified to reduce the variance excluding stated items below the 15% / £500 / £100,000 threshold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | Variance | Variance | Explanation Required? | DO NOT OVERWRITE THE BOXES HIGHLIGHTED IN RED/GREEN | Explanation (must include narrative and supporting figures) | ||||||||||||||||
| £ | £ | £ | % | Is > 15% | Is > £100,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 Balances Brought Forward | 8854 | 5412 | Explanation of % variance from PY opening balance not required – Balance brought forward does not agree | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 Precept or Rates and Levies | 8760 | 8000 | -760 | 0.0867579908675799 | 1 | NO | NO | |||||||||||||||
| 3 Total Other Receipts | 26 | 33 | 7 | 0.2692307692307692 | 1 | YES | NO | Explanation not required, difference less than £500 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 Staff Costs | 1729 | 1384 | -345 | 0.1995373048004627 | 1 | YES | NO | Explanation not required, difference less than £500 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 Loan Interest/Capital Repayment | NO | NO | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 All Other Payments | 5128 | 3207 | -1921 | 0.374609984399376 | 1 | 1 | YES | NO | Council expenses £1, Calc SUBS £9, SLCC(£3), Courses £15, Donations £50, Misc Purchases £202, Footlight Maint £11, Defib costs £40, Projects £1595(Refurbishment of vandalised telephone box). Total £1920 | |||||||||||||
| 7 Balances Carried Forward | 10783 | 8854 | -1929 | 0.17889270147454325 | 1 | 1 | YES | NO | ||||||||||||||
| 8 Total Cash and Short Term Investments | 10783 | 8854 | -1929 | 0.17889270147454325 | 1 | 1 | YES | NO | Accruing reserves for planned Community Plan which will be undertaken within this financial year | |||||||||||||
| 9 Total Fixed Assets plus Other Long Term Investments and Assets | 7607 | 7407 | -200 | 0.02629157355067701 | NO | NO | ||||||||||||||||
| 10 Total Borrowings | NO | NO | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Excessive Reserves Ratio | 1.2309360730593608 | 1.10675 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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