Governance and Audit Committee

Does dim crynodeb o'r cyfarfod hwn eto. Caiff un ei ysgrifennu pan fydd y cyngor yn cyhoeddi'r cofnodion. Mae'r agenda a'r papurau isod.

1. 1

   Apologies for absence

   Cofnod

   Apologies from Cllr I Thomas

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest

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   No declarations were made

3. 3

   Minutes of meeting Monday, 12 January 2026 of Governance and Audit Committee

   Cofnod

   Approved for accuracy

   Papurau: Minutes
4. 4

   Governance and Audit Committee Action Log

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   Update from A Wathan that the Terms of reference in the Forward Work Programme – aligned with the constitution

   Papurau: GAC Action Logs
5. 5

   Audit Wales - Work Programme and Timetable

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   Presented by A King and M Brushett Responding to questions from members officers confirmed the following; · Improvements should allow reduction in next year’s fee subject to inflation. · The Children's Services national study’s theme relates to eliminating profit in care with fieldwork recently completed; report expected soon. · Confirmed strong partnership with Audit Wales and improvements driven by stable leadership in Finance.

   Papurau: Audit Wales - Work Programme and Timetable
6. 6

   Audit Wales - Review of Library

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   Presented by S Walker & L Barrett Following questions from members officers confirmed the following: • Staff feel supported and aligned to strategy now that leadership is in post. · The disabled access assessment is now progressing and status is Green as work is underway. · Regarding capacity, work underway to review deployment and operations, a specialist librarian from another authority supported a review. · Footfall varies significantly by site, Treharris Library is reopening end of March, some disruption at Dowlais due to water ingress.

   Papurau: Committee Report, Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3
7. 7

   Internal Audit - Recommendation Monitoring

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   Presented by J Davies In response to members questions officers confirmed the following; · Regarding Childrens Services two high and five of six medium recommendations already implemented. One remaining medium item scheduled for completion; monitored closely. · Services propose dates; Internal Audit challenges where appropriate. Dialogue continues until risk is mitigated or alternative action identified

   Papurau: Report, Appendix A, Appendix B
8. 8

   Internal Audit - Progress Against the Internal Audit Risk Based Plan

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   Presented by A Wathan In response to members questions officers confirmed the following; · Recommendations shared with service managers, heads of service, and directors.

   Papurau: Report, Appendix A, Appendix B
9. 9

   Governance and Audit Committee Forward Work Programme

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   Next meeting currently scheduled for 13 April 2026, but may move due to Senedd election pre?election period.

   Papurau: Report, Appendix A
10. 10

    Reflection and Evaluation of Meeting

    Cofnod

    No further comments raised

11. 11

    Any other business deemed urgent by the Chair

    Cofnod

    No other business deemed urgent

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Caiff datganiadau eu darllen o'r cofnodion unwaith y byddan nhw wedi'u cyhoeddi.

• Andrew Barry, Committee MemberAnnibynnolYn bresennol
• Bill Smith, Committee MemberLlafurYn bresennol
• Declan Sammon, Committee MemberDowlais and Pant Community IndependentsYn bresennol
• Geraint Thomas, Parent Governor RepresentativeAnnibynnolYn bresennol
• Ian Thomas, Committee MemberLlafurWedi anfon ymddiheuriadau
• Michelle Symonds, Committee MemberAnnibynnolYn bresennol

Yn rhestru cynghorwyr presennol y cyngor yn unig. Nid yw aelodau cyfetholedig, swyddogion a chyn-gynghorwyr yn cael eu dangos.