Agenda

            Members and Officers are reminded to make any declarations of pecuniary, personal and/or prejudicial interests that they may have in relation to items on this agenda and are reminded that they should re-declare their interest before consideration of the item or as soon as the interest becomes apparent.

            Members and officer should make their declaration by stating :

a) the application they have the interest in

b) whether it is a pecuniary, personal and/or prejudicial

c) the nature of the interest

d) if it is a prejudicial or pecuniary interest, whether they will be exercising their right to speak to the application

The Committee will be asked to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Audit & Governance Committee held on 16 July 2024.

To receive questions from the public (for a period of up to 15 minutes).

The External Audit Update Report will be presented to Members of the Audit & Governance Committee by representatives from Ernst & Young LLP.

[10 Minutes]

The report outlines the progress of the Council’s Internal Audit service against  the approved Internal Audit Plan for 2024/25 from 1 April 2024.

[10 Minutes]

The Corporate Risk Register is reviewed and updated in line with the requirements of the Council’s Risk Management Framework.

Quarterly updates reflecting revisions are reported to the Audit and Governance Committee, this report highlights the changes since the last update.

It is proposed that the Committee considers and notes the revised Corporate Risk Register.

[20 Minutes]

The CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) Code of Practice for Treasury Management 2021 recommends that Members be updated on treasury management activities at least quarterly. The 2024/25 Treasury Management Strategy states this report will go to the Audit and Governance Committee around September time. This report, therefore, ensures this Council is implementing best practice in accordance with the Code.

During the first quarter to 30 June 2024, the Council complied with its legislative and regulatory requirements, including confirmation that the authorised limit was not breached.

[20 Minutes]

The Policy provides guidance and introduces safeguards to help staff identify and report instances where money laundering is suspected, and sets out the procedures which must be followed to enable employees to comply with their legal obligations.

[10 Minutes]

The Audit & Governance Committee is the designated body for oversight of the Council’s anti-fraud culture.

The Policy sets out Arun District Council’s position in relation to fraud, theft, corruption and bribery.  This includes the roles and responsibilities of employees and other parties involved in the running of the Council’s operations and its approach to the detection and investigation of incidents of fraud or corruption.

[10 Minutes]

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) governs the acquisition and disclosure of communications data and the use of covert surveillance by local authorities.

The Council must have in place a policy governing its use of RIPA powers, and a set of procedures detailing how officers will implement its policy as part of investigations.

[15 Minutes]

The Committee is required to note the Work Programme for 2024/25.

[5 Minutes]