The Audit Committee provides independent scrutiny of Tameside Council's financial and non-financial performance, focusing on risk management and internal controls. It oversees the financial reporting process and ensures the council's governance arrangements are effective.
The committee reviews internal controls, considers external audit reports, and approves audit plans. It monitors actions taken on identified risks and ensures assurance statements accurately reflect the risk environment. The committee also reviews and approves the annual Statement of Accounts and related matters.