Agenda for Audit and Risk Assurance Committee on Thursday, 22nd February, 2024, 6.00 pm

Agenda

Audit and Risk Assurance Committee - Thursday, 22nd February, 2024 6.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. View directions

Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence (if any).

2.

Declarations of Interest

Members to declare any interests in matters to be discussed at the meeting.

3.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 365 KB

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 18 January 2024 as a correct record.

4.

Additional Items of Business

To determine whether there are any additional items of business to be considered as a  matter of urgency.

5.

Grant Thornton Follow-up Report and Improvement Plan Update pdf icon PDF 460 KB

To consider and comment upon Grant Thornton’s follow-up review report.

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6.

Audit and Risk Assurance Committee – Terms of Reference Annual Review pdf icon PDF 305 KB

To review and agree the terms of reference for the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.

7.

Annual Governance Statement 2021-22 pdf icon PDF 206 KB

To review the Annual Governance Statement for 2021-22.

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8.

Internal Audit Plan 2024/25 pdf icon PDF 268 KB

To review and approve the Internal Audit Plan for 2024/25.

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9.

Internal Audit Progress Report pdf icon PDF 284 KB

To review and comment upon the Internal Audit Progress Report.

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10.

Cabinet Forward Plan pdf icon PDF 101 KB

Standing item to consider the Cabinet Forward Plan.

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11.

Exclusion of the Public and Press

That the public and press be excluded from the rest of the meeting. This is to avoid the possible disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006, relating to an action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

12.

Cyber Security Update

To review and comment upon the latest cyber security update.