Finance ICT and Property
Director - Sian Davies
There are four Divisions within the Finance ICT and Property
Directorate, split into a number of Sections.
1. Financial Services Division
Exchequer Section - payment of salaries and wages;
administration of tax credits, student loan and child support
deductions for staff; statutory sick and maternity pay schemes; car
mileage allowances; creditors; Administration and collection of
sundry debts; car loans for staff and foster carers, NI and tax;
cashiering service at the Civic Offices and area cash offices.
The objective of the Exchequer Section is to make efficient
effective and economic arrangements for the payment of moneys due
from the council to its suppliers and employees.
Revenues and Benefits Section - Billing, administration,
collection and recovery of Council Tax and Business rates;
administration of housing and council tax benefits and student
grants and loans.
The objectives of the revenues and benefits section are to
provide and efficient, effective and economic service for the
registration, collection and recovery of council tax, non domestic
rates and other income due to the Council and to make efficient
effective and economic arrangements for the administration and
payment of housing and council tax benefit and student grants and
loans in respect of eligible claimants.
2. Accountancy and Audit Division
Accountancy Section: Preparation of revenue and capital
estimates; medium term financial plan; capital investment strategy;
monitoring reports; provision of financial advice; closure of
accounts; production of annual statement of accounts; completion of
statutory returns; administration of VAT and grant claims; cash
book and ledger control; management of investments and cash.
The objectives of the Accountancy are to ensure sound financial
management and reliable advice in relation to all issues affecting
the Council including the production of statutory accounts
Audit Section: Production of strategic audit plan; systems and
regulatory audits; providing advice and guidance; investigation of
fraud and irregularity (including council tax and housing benefit
fraud); co-ordination of data protection; provision of insurance
cover and claims handling.
The objectives of the Audit Section are to ensure the safeguard
of the Councils assets through an efficient and effective internal
audit service including the pursuit of anti fraud and corruption
initiatives as appropriate (including those aimed at the prevention
and detection of housing and council tax benefit fraud) and
adequate insurance arrangements
3. Information and Communications Technology Division
Provision and support of data and voice (telephone)
communications network; hardware infrastructure; support and
development of key ICT systems; ICT Service Desk, call management
and user support; Operation of key systems.
The objective of the ICT Division is to deliver cost effective
and quality information and communications technology systems to
all services within the Council
4. Strategic Property Division
Provision and procurement of design consultancy services;
estates management consultancy; administration of the property
database; development of asset management plans.
The objective of the Strategic Property Division is to provide a
comprehensive design and corporate property management service.
Contact Us
Please email financeictproperty@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.