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Audit and Performance Committee - Thursday 23rd February, 2023 6.30 pm

February 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm Audit and Performance Committee View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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The Audit and Performance Committee of Westminster Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and performance reports. Key items on the agenda included the quarterly performance report, the ethical standards report, and the audited accounts.

Audited Accounts and Final Statement of Accounts

A significant portion of the meeting was allocated to reviewing the Audited Accounts and Final Statement of Accounts for the council. This would have involved a detailed examination of the council's financial position and reporting for the relevant period.

Quarterly Performance Report

The committee was scheduled to receive and review the Quarterly Performance Report. This report would have provided an update on the council's performance against its objectives and targets for the period.

Internal Audit Plan 2023-24

Consideration was to be given to the Internal Audit Plan for the upcoming year, 2023-24. This plan outlines the proposed scope and focus of the internal audit function for the next financial year, identifying key areas for review and assurance.

Ethical Standards Report

The Ethical Standards Report was also on the agenda for discussion. This report would have addressed matters relating to the conduct and ethical governance of the council.

Q3 Finance Monitor

The committee was scheduled to review the Q3 Finance Monitor, providing an update on the council's financial performance during the third quarter of the financial year.

Internal Audit Progress Report

A progress report on the work of the Internal Audit team was to be presented. This would have detailed the ongoing audit activities and their status.

Work Programme

The committee's Work Programme was also scheduled for review. This item typically covers the planned activities and topics for future meetings.

The meeting was scheduled to be chaired by Councillor Aziz Toki, Chair of Licensing. Other members scheduled to attend were Councillor Paul Fisher, Councillor Alan Mendoza, and Councillor Jessica Toale. The meeting was open to the public, with admission to the public gallery requiring a ticket. Members of the public requiring special assistance due to a disability were advised to contact the Committee Officer, Jack Robinson-Young, in advance.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Paul Fisher
Councillor Paul Fisher Conservative • West End
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Councillor Alan Mendoza Reform UK • Abbey Road
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Councillor Aziz Toki Chair of Licensing • Labour • Church Street

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 23rd-Feb-2023 18.30 Audit and Performance Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 23rd-Feb-2023 18.30 Audit and Performance Committee.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 23rd-Feb-2023 18.30 Audit and Performance Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Internal Audit Draft Audit Plan 2023-24 - February 2023.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
Q3 2223 AP Performance Report.pdf
IA Progress Report - February 2023.pdf
APC - Appendix 1 - Draft Work Programme 2324.pdf
Maintaining High Ethical Standards at the City Council Annual Report 23 Feb 2023.pdf
Appendix 1 Audit Findings Report Council 2021-22.pdf
Q3 Financial Monitor 2022-23.pdf
APC Report - 2021.22 Accounts Post Audit.pdf
Appendix 2 Audit Findings Report Pensions 2021-22.pdf
Appendix 3 Audited Statement of Accounts 2021-22.pdf
APC Work Programme Report - 23 February 2023.pdf
APC - Appendix 2 - TOR.pdf
APC - Appendix 3 - Action Tracker.pdf
Appendix 4 Audited Pension Fund report 2021-22.pdf