The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider a range of reports concerning the council's financial management, risk assessment, and operational efficiency. Key discussions were expected to focus on the updated corporate risk register, risk appetite statements, and a limited assurance report on highways reactive repairs.

Updated Corporate Risk Register

The committee was scheduled to review the updated Corporate Risk Register. This document outlines the significant risks facing the council and the measures in place to manage them. Members were expected to note the content of the report and pose questions to officers regarding the identified risks.

Risk Appetite Statements

A report on Risk Appetite Statements was also on the agenda. This item was intended to allow the committee to note the content of the report and approve the proposed approach to defining the council's risk appetite. Risk appetite refers to the level of risk an organisation is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives.

Limited Assurance Report - Highways Reactive Repairs

The committee was scheduled to consider a Limited Assurance Report concerning Highways Reactive Repairs. This report would have presented nine recommendations for improvement. The committee was asked to note these recommendations.

Counter Fraud Progress Report

A progress report on counter-fraud activities was scheduled for discussion. The committee was expected to note the content of this report and ask questions of officers as needed. This would provide an update on the council's efforts to prevent and detect fraud.

Procurement Update Paper

An update paper on procurement was also on the agenda. This report was intended to inform committee members about the steps being taken to enhance the management and governance of procurement activities within the council. Members were expected to note the report and ask specific questions of officers.

Quarterly Internal Audit Progress Report

The committee was scheduled to receive and note the Quarterly Internal Audit Progress Report. This report would have provided an overview of internal audit activities and findings. Members were asked to note its content and direct specific questions to officers.

Year Ahead Forward Plan

A draft of the Year Ahead Forward Plan was also listed for noting. This document would outline the committee's planned activities and focus areas for the upcoming year.