Decision

1) Cabinet approves that the Orbis partnership
is procured to provide the management of the Internal Audit
Services for the 2023/24 Financial year with immediate effect and
delegated decision to Chief Legal Officer to enter into agreement
on behalf of Hastings Borough Council.

2) Cabinet approves that a service review of the Internal Audit
Team is undertaken with a subsequent report to be brought back to
Cabinet with recommendations for new arrangements to be in place by
1st April 2024.