Agenda

Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary or personal interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate.

To hear any deputations received from members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 67.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

This report provides an update on progress against the Internal Audit Plan for the period October to December 2021.

The report sets out a summary of the counter fraud activity for 2021/22 to Q3.

This report sets out proposals for appointing the external auditor to the Council for the accounts for the five-year period from 2023/24.

This paper provides the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee with a report on Grant Thornton’s progress in delivering their responsibilities as external auditors.

To note the Committee’s Forward Plan and agree a draft agenda for the next meeting, which would be reviewed and finalised by the Chief Finance Officer, the Head of Audit and the Chair of the Committee one month after the date of the current meeting.

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Head of Executive and Member Services or his representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.