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There is no summary of this meeting yet. One is written once the council publishes the minutes. The agenda and papers are below.
Andrew Blackmore was elected as Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee.
County Councillor Tony Easson was appointed as Vice Chair.
No declarations of Interest were made.
No members of the public were present.
The action list from the previous meeting was noted. https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=ILXQCNjvoDiP0z6k Draft Internal Audit Plan: This was circulated to Committee Members and the final version is on the agenda today [CLOSED] Update of Contract Procedures Rules - Advise Leader of the Committee’s Comments: A conversation with the Leader took place with a satisfactory outcome that enabled Council to approve the report to Update Contract Procedural Rules. [CLOSED]
The Performance and Data Insights Manager presented a report on the Self- Assessment of Performance Management Arrangements. Following presentation of the report, Members were invited to ask questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=11puRV0mfEOwydoK As contained in the report recommendations, members used the update provided to inform their understanding of the effectiveness of the operation of the authority’s performance management arrangements and to identify any areas where they feel action needs to be taken or further information provided.
The Performance Analyst presented the Audit Wales Work Programme: Council Progress Report. Following presentation of the report, Members were invited to ask questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=BcSxujvHAXgX9Ox8 As per the report recommendations, Members scrutinised the council’s response to the Audit Wales work programme, seeking assurance that adequate progress is being made and Members had an opportunity to refer any issues contained within Audit Wales national studies to other committees for consideration where they identify there are findings of particular relevance to the council that need further scrutiny.
Audit Wales Officers presented the Audit Wales Q4 Work Programme and Timetable update. Following presentation of the report, Members were invited to ask questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=OropOIiv_5DTO83j The report was noted.
Audit Wales Officers presented the Audit Wales Annual Audit Plan 2025/26. Following presentation of the report, Members were invited to ask questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=HuWA6S32EeIJxZKy The report was noted.
The Acting Chief Internal Auditor presented the Internal Audit Plan 2025/26. Following presentation of the report, Members were invited to ask questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=iPpemIoPhDcnSH7E As recommended, the Governance and Audit Committee reviewed, commented on and approved the Internal Audit Plan 2025/26.
The Acting Internal Auditor presented a report on the Implementation of Internal Audit agreed recommendations. Following presentation of the report , Members were invited to ask questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=D2HaLporhnOHsa1O As contained in the report recommendations, the Governance & Audit Committee noted this report and the actions taken by operational managers.
The Acting Chief Internal Auditor presented a report on the Internal Audit Charter, Mandate and Strategy. Following presentation of the report, Members were invited to ask questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=7zghFTvKuf-8MnB2 As per the report recommendations, the Committee noted the Internal Audit Mandate and Methodologies. The Committee approved the Internal Audit Charter, Mandate and Strategy.
The Forward Work Plan was noted. https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=7zghFTvKuf-8MnB2
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as an accurate record. https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dy0fE-F8Uo?si=SbkapJlZUjJ6F7Dn
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