Agenda and minutes

Audit & Accounts etc. 2021/22, Audit Committee - Wednesday, 23rd November, 2022 6.00 pm

Venue: Council Offices, Bushloe House, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DR. View directions

Contact: Democratic Services  Tel: (0116) 257 2775 Email: democratic.services@oadby-wigston.gov.uk

Note: Audit & Accounts etc. 2021/22 

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26.

Apologies for Absence

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.

Minutes:

An apology for absence was received from Councillors J Kaufman and Mrs L Kaufman and Mrs S B Morris.

 

27.

Appointment of Substitutes

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

Minutes:

None.

 

28.

Declarations of Interest

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'.

Minutes:

None.

 

29.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 179 KB

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

Minutes:

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

 

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 05 October 2022 be taken as read, confirmed and signed.

30.

Action List Arising from the Previous Meeting

To read, confirm and note the Action List arising from the previous meeting.

Minutes:

None.

31.

Petitions and Deputations

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.

Minutes:

None.

 

32.

Informing the Audit Risk Assessment (2021/22) pdf icon PDF 190 KB

Report of the Interim Head of Finance / Section 151 Officer

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out in pages 8 – 35 in the agenda reports pack) which gave Members an update on the progress of the external audit of the 2021/22 Statement of Accounts made up to 31 March 2022.

 

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by Councillor G A Boulter and

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

 

The Committee reviews, notes and approves the 2021/22 Informing the Audit Risk Assessment document for the year ended 31 March 2022.

33.

External Audit Plan (2021/22) pdf icon PDF 175 KB

Report of the Strategic Director / Section 151 Officer

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set at pages 36 – 58 of the agenda reports pack) which asked the Committee to receive and approve the Audit Plan for the audit of the Council’s 2021/22 Statement of Accounts.

 

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

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

 

The Committee notes and approves the Audit Plan.

34.

Draft Auditors Annual Report 2020/21 and 2021/22 pdf icon PDF 189 KB

Report of the Strategic Director / Section 151 Officer

Minutes:

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

 

Draft Auditors Annual Report 2020/21 and 2021/22 be deferred to the Audit Committee meeting on Wednesday, 4 January 2022 at 6.00 pm.

 

 

 

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