The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to review the council's work programme, consider an update on anti-fraud activities, and receive information on corporate risk management. The committee was also set to be updated on the Oracle Improvement Programme.

Audit & Governance Committee 2024/25 Work Programme and Assurance Mapping

The committee was scheduled to review the Audit & Governance Committee Work Programme for 2024-25, alongside the Committee Assurance Mapping Document. This document outlines how the committee will provide assurance on the council's governance and risk management processes throughout the year. The work programme details the planned activities and reviews for the upcoming year, while the assurance mapping document illustrates how different assurance activities align with the council's key risks and objectives.

Anti-Fraud Update Report

A report was scheduled to be presented detailing the activities of the Counter Fraud Shared Service for the period of 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. This update is part of the Audit & Governance Committee's responsibility to oversee the council's approaches to preventing and detecting fraud and corruption. The committee was recommended to note the anti-fraud activity undertaken during this period.

Corporate Risk Management

The committee was scheduled to review the council's corporate risk management arrangements. This agenda item included noting the contents of the corporate risk register as at April 2024. The Audit & Governance Committee's terms of reference include monitoring these arrangements and providing independent assurance on their adequacy.

Oracle Improvement Programme Update

An update was scheduled to be provided on the Oracle Improvement Programme. The committee was referred to the Cabinet report on the programme's business case, which is available as Appendix A Oracle Improvement Programme Business Case - Cabinet Report. A presentation, detailed in Appendix B Presentation on Oracle Business Case, was also planned to update the committee on the business case for the Oracle Improvement Programme. The committee was recommended to receive this presentation and update.

Auditors Annual Report 2022/23

The committee was scheduled to consider the Interim Auditor Annual Report for 2022-23. This report provides an independent assessment of the council's financial statements and internal controls for the specified financial year.

Audit & Governance Committee Action Log

The committee was scheduled to note the Audit & Governance Committee Action Log. This log tracks the progress of actions agreed at previous meetings, ensuring that decisions are implemented and followed up.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the previous Audit & Governance Committee meeting, held on 14 March 2024, were scheduled for approval as an accurate record of the proceedings.