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Resolved that: 2.1. The Governance and Audit Committee reviews the Council's progress to date in addressing existing recommendations and proposals for improvement made by our external regulators. 2.2. The Governance and Audit Committee endorses the closure of recommendations that have been fully implemented (Appendix 1).
Resolved that: The draft Annual Governance Statement for 2023/24 be recommended for adoption by the Leader and Chief Executive.
Resolved that: The Governance and Audit Committee considers the Council’s draft Corporate Fraud Enforcement Policy (“the Policy”) and provides comments prior to it being presented to Full Council.
Resolved that: 2.1. Members of the Governance and Audit Committee review the self-assessment questionnaire feedback information and discuss and confirm the learning and development areas required. 2.2. Officers will draft a training programme reflecting the views of the Committee.
Resolved that: That Council consider and endorse this report.
Resolved that: Members of the Committee note the content of the report and the progress made against the Internal Audit Risk Based Plan 2024/25.
Resolved that: Members of the Governance and Audit Committee note the content of the report and consider the information provided in respect of the status of the high and medium priority recommendations made by the Regional Internal Audit Service.
Resolved that: Members approve the Forward Work Programme for 2024/25
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor B Carter.
No Declarations of Interest were made.
The minutes of the meeting on 15 July 2024 were noted for information, alongside changes to the list of attendees.
Andrew Wathan referred to the Action Log and updated the Committee on each action. The Chief Executive Ellis Cooper then gave an update on Ref No 2 - Quarterly reporting of External Recommendations and Ref No 6 - Update on Pest Control contract.
Matthew Brushett (Audit Wales) led the Committee through the ‘Audit Wales – Work Programme & Timetable’ report and together with Stephanie Davies and the Chief Executive updated the Committee. The Chair asked for an update regarding the timeline of the draft accounts. Councillor A Barry Cabinet Member then referred to the accounts and discussed the deadlines and processes regarding the setting of budgets. The following questions were then raised on the report and were responded to by Matthew Brushett and the Chief Executive: · Is there a particular reason why there's movement away from risk management and is that going to be included in future plans? · In terms of planning, have you got a scope for that work? What areas of planning are you looking at? The Chair then thanked Matthew Brushett for the update to the Committee. Councillor A Barry left the Meeting.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
Resolved that: 2.1. The Governance and Audit Committee reviews the Council's progress to date in addressing existing recommendations and proposals for improvement made by our external regulators. 2.2. The Governance and Audit Committee endorses the closure of recommendations that have been fully implemented (Appendix 1).
The Chief Executive Ellis Cooper led the Committee through the ‘External Audit Recommendations’ report and provided updates. Resolved that: 2.1. The Governance and Audit Committee reviews the Council's progress to date in addressing existing recommendations and proposals for improvement made by our external regulators. 2.2. The Governance and Audit Committee endorses the closure of recommendations that have been fully implemented (Appendix 1).
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
Resolved that: The draft Annual Governance Statement for 2023/24 be recommended for adoption by the Leader and Chief Executive.
Helen Harbord led the Committee through the ‘Draft Annual Governance Statement 2023/24’ and together with the Chief Executive responded to the following questions raised: · Payments department capacity - could you provide further information? · Can you explain the timeline of the report? Resolved that: The draft Annual Governance Statement for 2023/24 be recommended for adoption by the Leader and Chief Executive.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
Resolved that: The Governance and Audit Committee considers the Council’s draft Corporate Fraud Enforcement Policy (“the Policy”) and provides comments prior to it being presented to Full Council.
Joan Davies led the Committee through the ‘Corporate Fraud Enforcement Policy’ report and responded to the following questions raised: · In relation to 2.1, is there more than one route? · Would the Council be able to make the decision concerning the Full Code? · Can you give examples of some of the types of frauds that aren’t included in the list? · Information regarding training and qualifications of staff requested. Resolved that: The Governance and Audit Committee considers the Council’s draft Corporate Fraud Enforcement Policy (“the Policy”) and provides comments prior to it being presented to Full Council.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
Resolved that: 2.1. Members of the Governance and Audit Committee review the self-assessment questionnaire feedback information and discuss and confirm the learning and development areas required. 2.2. Officers will draft a training programme reflecting the views of the Committee.
Joan Davies led the Committee through the ‘Governance and Audit Committee Self’ report and responded to the following questions raised: · When were the questionnaires sent out? Resolved that: 2.1. Members of the Governance and Audit Committee review the self-assessment questionnaire feedback information and discuss and confirm the learning and development areas required. 2.2. Officers will draft a training programme reflecting the views of the Committee.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
Resolved that: That Council consider and endorse this report.
Andrew Wathan led the Committee through the ‘Governance and Audit Committee Annual Report.’ The Chair then thanked Andrew Wathan for the update. Resolved that: That Council consider and endorse this report.
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Resolved that: Members of the Committee note the content of the report and the progress made against the Internal Audit Risk Based Plan 2024/25.
Andrew Wathan led the Committee through the ‘Internal Audit - Progress against the Plan’ report and responded to the following questions: · Were there were any changes to the plan? Resolved that: Members of the Committee note the content of the report and the progress made against the Internal Audit Risk Based Plan 2024/25.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
Resolved that: Members of the Governance and Audit Committee note the content of the report and consider the information provided in respect of the status of the high and medium priority recommendations made by the Regional Internal Audit Service.
Joan Davies led the Committee through the ‘Internal Audit Recommendations’ report and responded to the following questions: · How do we know that these recommendations have been done? Resolved that: Members of the Governance and Audit Committee note the content of the report and consider the information provided in respect of the status of the high and medium priority recommendations made by the Regional Internal Audit Service.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
Resolved that: Members approve the Forward Work Programme for 2024/25
Helen Harbord led the Committee through the ‘Governance and Audit Committee Forward Work Programme’ report. The Chair then referred to 4.2 and asked if whether Quarter 2 would be available? Resolved that: Members approve the Forward Work Programme for 2024/25
Helen Harbord led the Committee through the Internal Audit Information Reports and responded to the following question: · If common themes are emerging from the audits, is there a process where we can share with other schools?
The Chair and the Committee reflected on the items that had been considered at the Meeting.
The Chair advised that there was no other business deemed urgent.
Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
Caiff datganiadau eu darllen o'r cofnodion unwaith y byddan nhw wedi'u cyhoeddi.
Yn rhestru cynghorwyr presennol y cyngor yn unig. Nid yw aelodau cyfetholedig, swyddogion a chyn-gynghorwyr yn cael eu dangos.