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 21 March 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 summarises the work of both the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee and the Audit & Standards Committee for the municipal year 2022-23 and seeks to meet the requirements and principles as set out within CIPFA’s Position Statement regarding Audit Committees (‘Practical Guidance for Local Authorities and Police).

This report sets out the draft Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2022/23 as required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015. The AGS is being presented to the Audit & Standards Advisory Committee for consideration, prior to formal approval by the Audit and Standards Committee

The purpose of this report is to update the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee on gifts and hospitality registered by Members, and the attendance record for Members in relation to mandatory training sessions.

To receive an update on the Council’s Draft Annual Statement of Accounts 2022-23.

To receive a report from the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources relating to Inquiries of Management.

This report outlines the work undertaken by Internal Audit in respect of delivery of the 2022-23 Internal Audit Plan and also includes the Head of Internal Audit’s annual opinion on the Council’s system of internal control.

This report sets out a summary of the counter fraud activity undertaken in 2022-23.

To receive a verbal update on progress in 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 review and note the Committee’s work programme for 2023-24.

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.