Audit and Accounts Committee

Audit & Accounts Committee responsibilities:

Approving the annual statement of accounts Receiving external auditors report on the annual statement of accounts Considering the effectiveness of the Council’s risk management arrangements, the control environment, and associated anti-fraud and corruption arrangements. Approving Internal Audit’s strategy and work plan and monitoring their performance. Reviewing reports from Internal Audit, External Audit and inspection agencies and monitoring actions taken in response to them. Ensuring an effective relationship between Internal and External Audit and other relevant bodies Considering the Council’s arrangements for corporate governance and monitoring compliance with its own and other published standards and controls.