Agenda and minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on 23 March 2016 (previously circulated).

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 March 2016 be signed as a correct record.

Report of the Corporate Leadership Team (CS/16/19), attached.

The Committee considered the Report of the Corporate Leadership Team (CS/16/19) on the governance statement which the Council was required to publish in accordance with CIPFA/SOLACE guidance and to comply with Regulation 6 of the Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015.

It was MOVED by Councillor Berry, SECONDED by Councillor Hannan and

RESOLVED that the Annual Governance Statement for 2015/16 be approved and Chairman be authorised to sign the Statement.

Report of the Head of Devon Audit Partnership (CT/16/65), attached.

The Committee considered the Report of the Head of Devon Audit Partnership (CT/16/65) on the performance of Devon Audit Partnership against the internal audit plans for 2015/16, together with revised wording circulated at the meeting relating to payroll authorisation, recognising the progress with and continuing concerns in this area and activity, concluding that internal audit was able to provide significant assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Council’s internal control framework.

The Head of the Partnership undertook to provide further information on the concessionary travel reimbursements together with an explanation as to why the Town and Parish Fund had been removed from the Audit Plan and why it should not be reinstated in the work programme.

                  It was MOVED by Councillor Hughes, SECONDED by Councillor Berry and

                  RESOLVED

                  (a) that the internal audit opinion that the Council’s systems contain a satisfactory level of internal control be noted;

                  (b) that the satisfactory performance and achievements of Devon Audit Partnership during 2015/16 be noted;

                  (c) that the Council’s continuing commitment to the maintenance and enhancement of anti-fraud culture be endorsed.

Report of Grant Thornton (CT/16/66), attached.

The Committee noted the Report of Grant Thornton (CT/16/66) outlining progress on the delivery of their responsibilities as the Council’s external auditors and included a summary of emerging national issues and development relevant to the Council.

Report of the Head of Services to Communities (SC/16/9), attached.

Members are asked if they have any specific issues to raise on the register, other than general questions, please raise these with the Clerk prior to the meeting in order that the most appropriate officer can attend and answer those specific queries.

The Committee noted the Report of the Head of Services to Communities (SC/16/9) providing an update on risk management practice within the Council, including work being undertaken to specifically identify the Council’s strategic risks and where appropriate to include these on the risk register. 

At the request of Members, the Head of Service would explore the viability of publishing the Risk Register on the Council’s public website.

Wednesday 7 September 2016 at 10.30am

Tuesday 22 November 2016 at 2pm

Tuesday 28 March 2017 at 2pm

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