Agenda

To appoint a Vice - Chairman of the Committee for the remainder of the Municipal Year.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 25 October 2024  as a correct record.

To note any declarations of interest made by members in connection with an agenda item.  The nature of the interest must also be specified.

Members are asked to discuss any possible interests with Democratic Services prior to the meeting.

To receive any public participation in accordance with the Council’s public participation scheme.

To receive an update on the conclusion of the:

·       2022/23 Annual Financial Report

·       2022/23 Letter of Representation and

·       Annual Governance Statement 2022/23

To receive the External Audit Results report for 2023/24.

To receive the Final Annual Financial Report 2023/24, including the Annual Governance Statement 2023/24.

To receive the Internal Audit progress report.

To receive an update on the implementation of Global Internal Audit Standards.

To consider the Treasury Management Strategy for 2025/26.

To consider the Investment Strategy for 2025/26.

To receive an update on the Principal Risks and Risk Management Policy.

To consider the Audit Committee’s Work Plan.

At the last meeting the following provisional dates were agreed for future meetings of the Audit Committee, subject to clarification of audit deadlines.

(Fridays at 10 am):

2025

30 May

25 July (Propose delete and replace with 27 June)

31 October

2026

23 January

27 March

Please note that, it has now become necessary to delete the 25 July 2025 date and it is proposed to add the date of 27 June 2025, to fit in with Audit preparation timescales.