Agenda and minutes

Minutes for 27 July 2023

The minutes of the Audit and Governance Committee held on 27 July 2023 were confirmed as a true record.

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To agree any items to be dealt with after the public (including the Press) have been excluded. Thereare no itemswhich officersrecommendshould be dealtwithin thisway.

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The Assistant Director, SWAP presented the Internal Audit Plan 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024.

During discussion it was suggested that the management of void properties in the council’s housing stock be added to the risk score.

RESOLVED:

That the Internal Audit Plan for 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024 be approved.

The Assistant Director, SWAP presented the Internal Audit Progress report.

RESOLVED:

That the progress made in delivery of the 2023/24 internal audit plan as at the start of September 2023 and the findings reported be noted.

Jackson Murray from Grant Thornton provided an update on the progress in delivering their responsibilities as the council’s external auditors, with a summary of emerging national issues and developments that may be relevant to the council.

RESOLVED:

that the External Audit Progress report and sector update be noted.

The Finance Manager’s report was presented to Cabinet on 6 September 2023. The report was presented to the Committee to inform Members of the financial position for month 4, July 2023.

RESOLVED:

that the Financial Monitoring month 4, July 2023, position and the recommendations to Cabinet on 6 September 2023 be noted.

Items to be considered at the 23 November 2023 committee included:

·        Internal Audit Plan Progress (2023/24)

·        EDDC Annual Audit Plan 2021/22

·        Partnership Review 2023

·        Strata Annual Internal Audit report

·        Statement of Accounts