The Audit & Transparency Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council is scheduled to consider its internal audit plan for the upcoming year, alongside a report on compliance with the CIPFA Financial Management Code. The committee will also receive updates on the progress of Equalities and EqIA audit recommendations and the council's resilience functions.

Internal Audit Plan 2026/27

A key item on the agenda is the proposed Internal Audit Plan for 2026/27. This plan outlines the scope and focus of the internal audit work for the next financial year, aiming to provide assurance on the effectiveness of the council's governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The report includes a draft of the plan itself, as well as a strategic internal audit plan for 2025-2028, providing a longer-term view of audit priorities.

Compliance with the CIPFA Financial Management Code

The committee is set to review the council's compliance with the CIPFA Financial Management Code for 2025/26. This code sets out the standards for financial management expected of local authorities in the UK. The report includes a final report on the compliance statement, along with appendices detailing an improvement update, the compliance statement itself, and the principles and standards that underpin the code.

Equalities and EqIA Audit Recommendations

An update on the six-month progress of recommendations stemming from the Equalities and EqIA Audit is scheduled for discussion. EqIA stands for Equality Impact Assessment, a process used to identify and mitigate potential discriminatory impacts of policies and services. This report will detail the progress made in implementing these recommendations.

Response to External Review of Resilience Functions

The committee will also consider the council's response to an external review of its resilience functions. Resilience functions are crucial for ensuring that a local authority can continue to operate effectively during and after emergencies or disruptive events. A report on this matter is expected to be provided.

Action Tracker and Forward Programme

Finally, the committee will review the Action Tracker and Forward Programme. This agenda item typically serves to monitor the progress of actions agreed at previous meetings and to outline upcoming work and priorities for the committee. Documents related to the action tracker and the forward programme for the Audit & Transparency Committee for 2025-26 are listed for review.