Audit Committee

The Darlington Audit Committee provides independent assurance on the council's corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. It reviews financial reporting, internal and external audit arrangements, and ethical standards to ensure good governance and financial accountability.

The committee oversees the effectiveness of risk management and internal controls, reviews the annual governance statement, and assesses value for money. It approves the internal audit plan, reviews audit reports, and considers the work of external auditors. The committee also examines treasury management strategies and arrangements for promoting high standards of conduct and whistleblowing.