The Audit and Governance Committee of Surrey Council was scheduled to consider a range of reports and strategies, including the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, the Counter Fraud and Corruption Strategy, and an internal audit report on commissioning for children. The committee was also due to review the annual audit report for 2024-25 and performance data on complaints.

Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026-27

The committee was scheduled to review the proposed Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026-27. This strategy outlines how the council will manage its financial investments and borrowing. The report pack included a cover report and Annex 1, the Capital Investment and Treasury Management Strategy 2026-27, detailing the approach to financial management for the upcoming year.

SCC Counter Fraud and Corruption Strategy

A discussion was scheduled regarding the Surrey County Council (SCC) Counter Fraud and Corruption Strategy. The report pack included a cover report and Annex 1, the SCC Counter Fraud and Corruption Strategy document. This strategy is designed to outline the council's approach to preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud and corruption.

AP Commissioning for Children

The committee was set to consider an internal audit report concerning governance and commissioning for children. The relevant documents included a cover report and Annex A, the SCC AP Governance and Commissioning for Children IA Report - Final. Additionally, Annex B, Alternative curriculum pathways and reintegration support 2021 revised July 2023, was scheduled for review, which likely details approaches to supporting children outside of mainstream education.

EA Auditors Annual Audit Report 2024-25

The Annual Audit Report for 2024-25 from the external auditors, EA Auditors, was scheduled for review. This report provides an independent assessment of the council's financial statements and internal controls. The committee had a cover report and Annex 1, the Auditors Annual Report 2425, to consider.

Mid-Year Complaints Performance Report 2025-26

A review of the mid-year performance for complaints handling during 2025-26 was scheduled. The report pack included a cover report and appendix detailing the performance data.

Recommendations Tracker and Work Plan

The committee was due to review the Recommendations Tracker and Work Plan. Annex A of the report pack, the Recommendations Tracker 21 Jan 2026, would detail outstanding recommendations from previous meetings, while Annex B, the Work Plan - 21 Jan 2026, would outline planned future activities.

Changes to the Standards and Conduct Framework

The committee was scheduled to consider changes to the Standards and Conduct Framework for English Local Authorities. The report pack included a cover report on this topic. This framework governs the ethical conduct and standards expected of local authority councillors and officers.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the Audit and Governance Committee meeting held on 19 November 2025 were scheduled for confirmation.