To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 27 March 2024.

For reference:  Having declared their non pecuniaryinterest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

For reference:  Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item.  However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note:  If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

To note the Audit Committee’s Terms of Reference as approved by Adjourned Annual Council on 20 June 2024.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Council’s Statement of Accounts for 2021/22.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that reviews work undertaken in 2023-24 and provides the opinion of Internal Audit on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the Authority’s internal control environment.

To consider a report that provides the opportunity for the Council to review its processes, controls and objectives and to provide assurance to Members, Senior Officers and stakeholders as to the reliability of its Statement of Accounts and the probity of its operations.

To consider an annual report on the treasury management activities undertaken during the year 2023/24.

To consider an update on the Council’s current risk position and overall risk management arrangements.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report regarding the collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and corporate debt.

To consider a report on counter fraud activity undertaken for the period of 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

To consider a report that sets out the current and future Counter Fraud plans supporting delivery of the Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy.

To consider a report on the above.

To note the Audit Committee’s work programme.