Agenda item

Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Self-Assessment

Minutes:

The Committee received a report from the Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager that presented the amended Audit Committee Terms of Reference and Self-Assessment of good practice checklist and evaluation of effectiveness of the Audit Committee as prescribed by CIPFA (for copy see file of Minutes).

 

The Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager assured members that no significant gaps had been identified and he asked that they complete the core knowledge and skills assessment prior to the next meeting.

 

Mr Robinson asked that more information and assurance be given on partnerships and collaboration working.  The Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager advised that following discussions with the Chair, it had been agreed for Corporate Directors to be invited to future Audit Committees to give an undertaking of the areas of work they covered.  Mr Robinson said that this would be helpful and would like them to share the key issues operating within their remit.

 

Councillor Carr asked that the new Asset Manager be invited to a future meeting and was advised that this would be done when the officer was in post.

 

Resolved:

That the recommendations included within the report be agreed.

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