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 held on Tuesday 7 February 2023 as a correct record and note the action log arising from previous meetings.

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

This report provides the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee with an update on Member conduct issues and the work of the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee, the Audit and Standards Committee (ASC) and the Monitoring Officer during 2022, together with the quarterly report on gifts and hospitality registered by Members.

This report is presented to provide members of the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee with a summary of the Member Learning and Development Programme since the last report to the Committee in March 2022. The report also provides further information regarding the Members’ Expenses Scheme.

This report provides members of the Audit and Standards Committee with a review of the role and operation of the Constitutional Working Group, following a Committee request to receive an update on this following the  Local Elections in May 2022.

The purpose of this report is to update the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee on a recent review of the financial and procedural rules for governing the Mayor’s Charity Appeal.

To receive an update on the completion of the Council’s Annual Statement of Accounts 2021-22.

To receive an update on completion of the final report from Grant Thornton (External Auditors) regarding the 2021/22 Audit Findings.

12.1 To receive an update on i4B Holdings Ltd’s recent performance, business plan and risk register.

12.2 To receive an update on First Wave Housing Ltd’s recent performance, business plan and risk register.

This report sets out the draft Internal Audit Strategic Plan and the Counter Fraud Plan for 2023-24.

This report explains the Council’s use and conduct of surveillance techniques in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000; and complies with its annual reviewing obligations as set out in Brent Council’s RIPA policy and procedures.

This report summarises the outcomes of a recent self-assessment exercise undertaken by members of the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee.

To receive a verbal update on progress on delivering Grant Thornton’s responsibilities as the Council’s external auditors along with a summary of any emerging national issues and developments that may be relevant to Brent as a local authority.

To note the Committee meeting dates and work programme for 2023-24.

Tuesday 6 June 2023

Tuesday 18 July 2023

Tuesday 26 September 2023

Wednesday 6 December 2023

Tuesday 6 February 2024

Tuesday 26 March 2024

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