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Devon Audit Partnership

Committee Agenda

Wed Nov 18 2015

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Wednesday 18 November 2015

A meeting of the Devon Audit Partnership will be held on the above date at 10.30am at County Hall, Exeter to consider the following matters.

PHIL NORREY

Chief Executive

A G E N D A

PART I OPEN COMMITTEE

1. Apologies for Absence

2. Minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2015 (Page 1).

3. Items Requiring Urgent Attention

Items which in the opinion of the Chairman should be considered at the meeting as a

matter of urgency.

4. Six Month Update 2015/16

Report of the Head of Devon Audit Partnership (CT/15/97 - text only | pdf | supplementary information CT/15/97) attached (Page 5).

5. Budget Monitoring at Month 6

Report of the Head of Devon Audit Partnership (CT/15/98 - text only | pdf CT/15/98) attached (Page 21).

6. Risk Register

Report of the Head of Devon Audit Partnership (CT/15/99 - text only | pdf | supplementary information CT/15/99) attached (Page 23).

7. Quality Improvement and Action Plan

Report of the Head of Devon Audit Partnership (CT/15/100 - text only | pdf | supplementary information CT/15/100) attached (Page 29).

8. CIPFA Benchmarking Exercise 2014/15

Report of the Head of Devon Audit Partnership (CT/15/101 - text only | pdf CT/15/101) attached (Page 45).

9. External Inspection Reports 2014/15 and Inspection Arrangements 2015/16

Report of the Head of Devon Audit Partnership (CT/15/102 - text only | pdf | supplementary information CT/15/102) attached (Page 53).

11. Future Meetings

Wednesday 2 March 2016, Wednesday 22 June 2016 and Wednesday 16 November 2016 all at 10.30am, in the Committee Suite, County Hall, Exeter.

PART II ITEMS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN IN THE ABSENCE OF PRESS AND PUBLIC ON THE GROUNDS THAT EXEMPT INFORMATION MAY BE DISCLOSED

Nil.

Members are reminded that Part II Reports contain confidential information and should therefore be treated accordingly. They should not be disclosed or passed on to any other person(s).

Members are also reminded of the need to dispose of such reports carefully and are therefore invited to return them to the Democratic Services Officer at the conclusion of the meeting for disposal

Membership Comprising two Members from Devon, Plymouth and Torbay and one non-voting Member from the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner

Devon County Council

Councillors Clatworthy and Edgell

Plymouth City Council

Councillors Parker-Delaz-Ajete and Davey

Torbay Council

Councillor Tyerman and O Dwyer

Office of Police Crime Commissioner (non-voting)

Mr Steve Haworth

Declaration of Interests

Members are reminded that they must declare any interest they may have in any item to be considered at this meeting, prior to any discussion taking place on that item.

Access to Information

Any person wishing to inspect any minutes, reports or lists of background papers relating to any item on this agenda should contact Vicky Church on 01392 383691.

Agenda, Reports and Minutes of the Cabinet are published on the Council s Website at http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/your_council/decision_making/cma/index_exc.htm

Webcasting and Reporting of Meetings and Proceedings

The proceedings of this meeting may be recorded for broadcasting live on the internet via the Democracy Centre on the County Council s website. The whole of the meeting may be broadcast apart from any confidential items which may need to be considered in the absence of the press and public. For more information go to: http://www.devoncc.public-i.tv/core/

In addition, anyone wishing to film part or all of the proceedings may do so unless the press and public are excluded for that part of the meeting or there is good reason not to do so, as directed by the Chairman. Any filming must be done as unobtrusively as possible from a single fixed position without the use of any additional lighting; focusing only on those actively participating in the meeting and having regard also to the wishes of any member of the public present who may not wish to be filmed. As a matter of courtesy, anyone wishing to film proceedings is asked to advise the Chairman or the Democratic Services Officer in attendance so that all those present may be made aware that is happening.

Members of the public may also use Facebook and Twitter or other forms of social media to report on proceedings at this meeting.

Emergencies

In the event of the fire alarm sounding leave the building immediately by the nearest available exit, following the fire exit signs. If doors fail to unlock press the Green breakglass next to the door. Do not stop to collect personal belongings, do not use the lifts, do not re-enter the building until told to do so.

Mobile Phones

Please switch off all mobile phones before entering the Committee Room or Council Chamber

If you need a copy of this Agenda and/or a Report in another format (e.g. large print, audio tape, Braille or other languages), please contact the Information Centre on 01392 380101 or email to: centre@devon.gov.uk or write to the Democratic and Scrutiny Secretariat at County Hall, Exeter, EX2 4QD.

Induction loop system available

GUIDANCE NOTES FOR VISITORS

General

All visitors to County Hall, including visitors to the Committee Suite and the Coaver Club conference and meeting rooms are requested to report to the Main Reception on arrival. If visitors have any specific requirements or needs they should contact County Hall reception on 01392 382504. Further information about how to get here can be found at:

http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/councildemocracy/deliveringservices/local_offices_homepage/county_hall/travelling-to-countyhall.htm

Please note that visitor car parking on campus is very limited, and space can not be guaranteed. Where possible, we would encourage all visitors to travel to County Hall by other means.

Walking and Cycling Facilities

County Hall is a pleasant twenty minute walk from Exeter City Centre. Exeter is also one of six National Cycle demonstration towns and has an excellent network of dedicated cycle routes a map can be found at: http://www.devon.gov.uk/excguide.pdf. Cycle stands are available outside County Hall Main Reception and the Lucombe House building.

Access to County Hall and Public Transport Links

Bus Services K, J, T and S operate from the High Street to County Hall (Topsham Road). To return to the High Street use Services K, J, T and R. Local Services to and from Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Plymouth and Torbay all stop in Barrack Road, approximately 5 minutes walk from County Hall. Park and Ride Services also operate from Sowton and Marsh Barton Industrial Estates with bus services direct to the High Street.

The nearest mainline railway stations are Exeter Central (5 minutes from the High Street) and St David s and St Thomas s both of which have regular bus services to the High Street. Bus Service H (which runs from St David s Station to the High Street) continues and stops in Wonford Road (at the top of Matford Lane shown on the map) a 2/3 minute walk from County Hall, en route to the RDE Hospital (itself only approximately 10 minutes walk from County Hall, through the Gras Lawn estate on Barrack Road).

Car Sharing

Carsharing allows people to benefit from the convenience of the car, whilst alleviating the associated problems of congestion and pollution. For more information please look at the Council's website: http://www.carsharedevon.com

Car Parking and Security

There is a pay and display car park for visitors, entered via Topsham Road. This car park is for the exclusive use of visitors only. Current charges are: Up to 30 minutes free; 1 hour - 80p; 2 hours - 1.50; 4 hours - 3; 8 hours - 5. Please note: County Hall reception staff are not able to provide change for the parking meters.

As indicated above, parking cannot be guaranteed and visitors should allow themselves enough time to find alternative parking if necessary. Public car parking can be found at the Cathedral Quay or Magdalen Road Car Parks (approx. 20 minutes walk). There are two disabled parking bays within the visitor car park. Additional disabled parking bays are available in the staff car park. These can be accessed via the intercom at the entrance barrier to the staff car park.


NB to Denotes bus stops

Fire/Emergency Instructions

In the event of a fire or other emergency please note the following instructions. If you discover a fire, immediately inform the nearest member of staff and/or operate the nearest fire alarm. On hearing a fire alarm leave the building by the nearest available exit. The County Hall Stewardesses will help direct you. Do not stop to collect personal belongings. Do not use the lifts. Assemble either on the cobbled car parking area adjacent to the administrative buildings or in the car park behind Bellair House, as shown on the site map above. You should remain at the assembly point until you receive further instructions. Do not re-enter the building without being told to do so.

First Aid

Contact Main Reception (extension 2504) for a trained first aider. A list of First Aiders is displayed in each Committee Room.

Date Published: Tue Nov 10 2015