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Clwyd Pension Fund Committee - Wednesday, 19th June, 2024 9.30 am
June 19, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
The Clwyd Pension Fund Committee of Flintshire Council met on Wednesday, 19 June 2024, to discuss various administrative and governance issues, with several items requiring approval. Key topics included the Audit Wales External Audit Plan, governance updates, administration and communications updates, and funding and investment performance.
Audit Wales External Audit Plan
Jodie Williams from Audit Wales presented the Audit Wales External Audit Plan. The plan outlined the audit approach for the 2023/24 accounts, including key points such as planning materiality, significant risks, and areas of focus. The materiality threshold was set at £23,052,000, with a reporting threshold of £1,153,000. The audit will focus on investment valuations and key changes within the Clwyd Pension Fund Finance team. The audit work is scheduled for July and August, with the final report expected in November. The estimated audit fee is £49,693, an increase from the previous year.
Governance Update and Consultations
Alison Murray, the Independent Governance Advisor, provided a governance update covering national developments and Clwyd-specific items. Key points included the Fund's compliance with the Pensions Regulator's new General Code of Practice and the addition of a new governance item related to the Wales Pension Partnership (WPP) governance arrangements. The committee approved the updated business continuity policy and delegated the selection of the Fund's investment consultants to fund officers.
Administration and Communications Update
Karen Williams presented the administration and communications update. Key items included the implementation of a new telephony service to improve member engagement, updates on the McCloud remedy, and the Pension Dashboard project. The committee approved the delegation of key decisions related to the Pension Dashboard to the project management group and minor changes to the administration strategy.
Funding and Investment Performance Update
The committee reviewed the funding and investment performance update, noting the contents and format of the new summary report. No significant comments or questions were raised.
Exclusion of Press and Public
The remaining reports were exempt items, and the committee agreed to exclude the press and public for these discussions.
Acknowledgment of Service
The meeting concluded with a note of appreciation for Mrs. Fielder, the Deputy Head of the Fund, who is retiring after nearly 25 years of service. Committee members expressed their gratitude for her contributions and wished her well in her future endeavours.
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