The Audit and Corporate Governance Committee of Camden Council is scheduled to review key financial statements and governance documents. The meeting will also include deep dives into the council's risk management strategies concerning climate and cyber security.

Risk Deep Dive: Climate

A report from the Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity is scheduled to be presented, offering an overview of the principal risks associated with climate change. The aim of this risk deep-dive is to help the committee understand how this risk is being managed and to fulfil its duties in monitoring the council's risk management operations.

Risk Deep Dive: Cyber and Data Security

The committee is also set to receive a report from the Executive Director Corporate Services concerning cyber and data security risks. Similar to the climate risk discussion, this session is intended to provide an overview of the principal risks in this area and how they are being managed, supporting the committee's oversight role. A portion of this item may be held in private due to the sensitive nature of the information, as it may involve details relating to the prevention, investigation, or prosecution of crime.

Annual Governance Statement 2024/25

The committee is scheduled to review the Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25, presented by the Executive Director Corporate Services. This statement provides assurance on the council's governance arrangements.

Statement of Accounts and Audit Completion Report 2024/25

A significant item on the agenda is the presentation of the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and the Audit Completion Report from the external auditor. The Executive Director Corporate Services will present these documents for the committee's approval. This includes the London Borough of Camden 24-25 ACR, Annual Financial Report 24-25, and Camden Summary Accounts 2024-25.

Camden Learning - Annual Accounts 2024/25

The audited 2024/25 Camden Learning Directors' Annual Report and Financial Statements are also scheduled for review. This report, presented by the Executive Director Corporate Services, will be accompanied by Appendix A - Camden Learning - 2025 accounts - signed.

Pay Policy Statement 2026/27

The Director of People and Inclusion is scheduled to present the proposed Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. This report outlines the council's approach to pay, in line with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011. The statement is accompanied by App1 Pay Policy Statement 2026-27 tracked and App2 Pay Policy Statement 2026-27 untracked.

Members' Allowances Scheme 2026/27

The committee is invited to recommend the Members' Allowances Scheme for the 2026/27 financial year to the Council. This report, from the Director of Participation, Partnerships and Communication, includes App A Members Allowance Scheme 2026-27 and App B boroughipmrlondon2023report-londonwide1.

Work and Training Plan and Action Tracker

The Borough Solicitor will present a report summarising the committee's work programme and training plans. This will also include an action tracker detailing progress on items from previous meetings, with supporting documents including Appendix A - Work Plan, Appendix B - Terms of reference, Appendix C - Action Tracker, and Appendix D - CIPFA Guidance.