Councillor Richard Smith

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Governance and Audit Committee noted the Quarterly Internal Audit Update on 08 October 2026. Members have the right to require attendance from relevant officers where internal audit recommendations are not accepted. The committee approved recommendations, including the piloting and rollout of a digitised action follow-up process.

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Governance and Audit Committee noted updates on outstanding audit actions on 08 October 2026. The committee reviewed progress against all outstanding audit recommendations.

The Governance and Audit Committee of West Yorkshire Combined Authority approved the minutes of its meeting held on 2 July 2026 on 8 October 2026. The committee resolved to exclude the public from discussions regarding the Data Protection Officer Report and the Risk Management Report. Officers were requested to review the use of exemptions for future reports and to provide an update on the PwC External Readiness Review at the next meeting.

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Governance and Audit Committee noted the Data Protection Officer Report on 08 October 2026. The report detailed the Combined Authority's management and assurance concerning data protection and information governance. The committee noted the report's contents, including information on information requests, transparency obligations, and the ICO Accountability Framework.

The Governance and Audit Committee of West Yorkshire Combined Authority noted the Quarter 1 Treasury Management Update on 08 October 2026. The committee reviewed the authority's borrowing and investment positions, compliance with treasury indicators, and investment performance. A review of cashflow forecasting arrangements and investment strategy is being carried out.