Agenda

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which she has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report.

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 4.

This report provides this Committee an update on the progress in Grant Thornton delivering their responsibilities as the Council’s external auditors.

This report provides Members with an update on the work, outputs, and performance of the Internal Audit Team for the period 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026.

This report presents the Internal Audit Charter for review and approval.

This report presents for approval the Internal Plan (Q1-Q2) 2026-27.

This report provides Members with an update on the work, outputs, and performance of the Counter Fraud Team for the period 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026.

This report presents the Counter Fraud Plan for 2026-27 for review and approval.