CIPFA North West – Audit & Governance Group Autumn Seminar Regeneration Schemes 11 October 2013 Neil Bellamy, Director

1 © 2013 KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative, a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. Printed in the United Kingdom. Regeneration Strong local economy Improved amenities Better Housing Thriving, vibrant town centres “To double the Borough’s population by 2030, with a complementary increase in jobs, prosperity and quality public services” “Fulfil Corby’s potential as a dynamic, fast growing and increasingly prosperous borough, distinguished by the quality of its built and rural environment and calibre of its retail, cultural and sporting facilities”

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8 © 2013 KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative, a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. Printed in the United Kingdom. Financial Management Risk of overspend Is there one? Who bears it? Clarity on who bears it, how it will be monitored. Certainty of sponsorship/grants Difficult in a complex arena

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12 © 2013 KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative, a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. Printed in the United Kingdom. Summary and top three key questions Increased complexity = increased risk – Regeneration is complex One large scheme can stretch in house resources Basics become even more important Importance of finance involvement (you!) Are you aware of all regeneration schemes? Are your audit committees willing to challenge on this? Have you got the skills to assess the risks in such schemes?

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