The Head of Finance and Risk at Merseyside Pension Fund presented the report which sought approval for the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for Merseyside Pension Fund for 2023/24 and a letter of representation prepared by Officers on behalf of the Committee. The Fund’s financial position for the year ended 31 March 2024 was reported as £10.8bn. It was reported that the external audit work had identified one adjustment to the financial statements financial position alongside a small number of changes to the disclosure notes have also been which had been agreed.

Resolved – That

1.  The audited Statement of Accounts for 2023/24, the Aduit Findings Report and the letter of representation be approved;

2.  The recommendation above be referred to the Audit and Risk Management Committee; and

3.  The publication of the Annual Report of Merseyside Pension Fund for 2023/24 be approved.