The Cabinet, at its meeting on 19 March 2009, agreed that work be undertaken with PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) in respect of backdated Value Added Tax (VAT) claims.  A report by the Director of Finance highlighted the progress on the claims, the reimbursement received by the Council to date, the payments made to PwC, and the potential future recovery.

Resolved: -That

(1)  The content of the report be noted.

(2)  The net receipt of £532,954 be added to balances.

(3)  The payment of £106,593 to PwC be funded from the Efficiency Investment Budget.