Councillor Andrew Hayward

Recruitment of Audit Independent Person - Verbal Update

From: Audit Committee - Monday 9th June 2025 6.30 pm - June 09, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Audit Committee Self Assessment May 2025

From: Audit Committee - Monday 9th June 2025 6.30 pm - June 09, 2025

This report sets out the results of the Committee’s self-assessment undertaken on 22 May and identifies actions to help improve the effectiveness of the Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Global Internal Audit Standards – Progress Update

From: Audit Committee - Monday 9th June 2025 6.30 pm - June 09, 2025

To provide an update on the work undertaken to comply with the new Global Internal Audit Standards (UK Public Sector) and to present the Committee with a draft Charter and Strategy for its consideration and approval.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Grant Thornton Audit Plan for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

From: Audit Committee - Monday 9th June 2025 6.30 pm - June 09, 2025

The report presents the Grant Thornton Audit Plan, which focuses on their proposed work on auditing the statement of accounts for 2024/25, the proposed areas of focus and materiality and an update on the audit fees.

Recommendations Approved

Grant Thornton - Risk Assessment 2024/25

From: Audit Committee - Monday 9th June 2025 6.30 pm - June 09, 2025

Grant Thornton are seeking confirmation from the Committee about how it gains assurance from management and from the S151 Officer on the management processes in place. Their request includes a series of questions on fraud, laws and regulations.

Recommendations Approved