The Audit Committee was scheduled to consider reports from the Corporate Director (Finance & IT) regarding the External Auditor's Interim Annual Report and a new Corporate Assurance and Risk Management Framework. The committee was also scheduled to receive updates on the Internal Audit function, building safety, and outstanding issues.

External Auditor's Interim Annual Report

The committee was scheduled to consider the External Auditor's Interim Annual Report for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. This report provides an interim assessment of the council's financial performance and governance.

Internal Audit Function and Counter-Fraud Arrangements

A periodic report on the Internal Audit function for the period June 2026 to September 2026 was scheduled to be presented. This report was also to include a bi-annual update on Counter-Fraud arrangements and a proposed update to the Internal Audit Charter for the committee's approval, as required by professional standards.

Improvements to Delegated Planning Decisions and Enforcement

The committee was scheduled to receive a joint report detailing improvements made to the process for making and recording delegated planning decisions and handling planning enforcement cases and retrospective planning applications. These improvements were implemented by the Planning Service following an investigation into a formal complaint from a resident.

Building Safety Regulator Inspection Review

A report on the outcomes and actions following a Building Safety Regulator's (BSR) audit of the council's Building Control function was scheduled to be presented. This was to provide an update following members' questions and a resolution from a previous Audit Committee meeting on 26 March 2026.

New Corporate Assurance and Risk Management Framework

The committee was scheduled to consider and approve a revised approach to the Corporate Assurance and Risk Management Framework, which incorporates a corporate assurance and risk register.

Table of Outstanding Issues

A report was scheduled to be presented detailing the progress on outstanding actions previously identified by the committee, along with general updates on other matters within the committee's responsibilities.

Questions on Notice

Members of the committee were scheduled to have the opportunity to ask questions on any matter within the council's powers or duties affecting the Tendring District and falling within the committee's terms of reference, provided two working days' notice was given.