Agenda and minutes

To receive and record any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Ian Robinson and Councillor Kennett.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting which took place on the 8^th December 2021.

The Committee agreed that the minutes of the 8^th December 2021 were a true and correct record.

To receive any declarations of interest from Members.

There were no declarations of interest.

Mr Suter of Ernst & Young LLP introduced the item and gave further detail around the three contextual aspects on the timing, Covid 19 and the regulatory changes.

Proposed by Councillor Keast and seconded by Councillor Briggs it was RESOLVED that the External Audit Plan 2021 be APPROVED.

Mr Suter of Ernst and Young LLP introduced the report and went into further detail surrounding the report. Mr Suter confirmed that we are substantially complete, and those incomplete items are around Property.

Mr Suter briefed the committee on the Audit Results report items and answered questions.

Proposed by Councillor Briggs and seconded by Councillor Linger the Committee RESOLVED that the Annual Audit Results Report be NOTED.

Matthew Tiller, Head of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer introduced the item.

Proposed by Councillor Briggs and seconded by Councillor Keast the Committee RESOLVED that the Statement of Accounts 2020/21 be APPROVED.

Mr Harvey of the Internal Audit Partnership introduced the item.

Proposed by Councillor Briggs and seconded by Councillor Linger the Committee RESOLVED that the Internal Audit Charter 2022-23 be APPROVED.

Mr Harvey of the Internal Audit Partnership introduced the item and answered clarifying questions.

Proposed by Councillor Keast and seconded by Councillor Linger the Committee RESOLVED that the Internal Audit Plan for 2022/23 be APPROVED.

Mr Harvey of the Internal Audit Partnership introduced the item and went into further detail on the report findings.

Matthew Tiller answered clarifying questions.

Proposed by Councillor Linger and seconded by Councillor Briggs the Committee RESOLVED that the Internal Audit Progress Report 2021-22 be NOTED.

The Chairman thanked the Committee for their attendance and gave special thanks to Councillor Briggs for serving as Deputy on the Audit and Finance Board for the past 12 months and serving as a Councillor for 52 years.