Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Mrs S B Morris.

To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules.

None.

Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'.

None.

To read, confirm and sign the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 30 March 2022 be taken as read, confirmed and signed.

There was no Action List arising from the previous meeting.

None.

To receive any Petitions and, or, Deputations in accordance with Rule(s) 11 and 12 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively.

None.

Report of the Head of Finance / Deputy Section 151 Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out on pages 7 – 37 of the agenda pack) which updated Members on the progress of the external audit 2020/21 Statement of Accounts made up to 31 March 2021.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by Councillor D W Loydall and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The Committee reviews, notes and approves the 2020/21 Informing the Audit Risk Assessment for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Report of the Head of Finance/Deputy S151 Officer

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The Draft Letter of Representation be deferred to the extraordinary Audit Committee meeting on Monday, 4 July 2022 at 6.00 pm.

Report of the Strategic Director / Section 151 Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendices (as set out on pages 38 - 55 of the agenda pack) which presented the Operational and Strategic Risk Registers for information.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The report and Operational and Strategic Risk Registers (as set out in Appendices 1 and 2) be considered.

Report of the Strategic Director / Section 151 Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out in pages 56 - 67 in the agenda reports pack) which gave members a final update on Internal Audit’s progress on delivering the 2021/22 audit plan and audit work undertaken since the last update in March 2022.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The Internal Auditors report be noted.

Report of the Strategic Director / Section 151 Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out in pages 68 - 80 in the agenda reports pack) which provided the Committee with the Internal Auditors Annual Report and Opinion for 2021/22.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The report included on the audit opinion and the adequacy and effectiveness of the Council’s arrangements for governance, risk management and internal control (as set out at Appendix 1) be noted.

Report of the Head of Finance / Deputy Section 151 Officer

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The Audit Findings Report (2020/21) be deferred to the extraordinary Audit Committee meeting on Monday, 4 July 2022 at 6.00 pm