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Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 2.00 pm
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm Audit, Risk and Governance Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review a range of financial and governance reports. Key discussions included the approval of the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts, findings from external audits of the Pension Fund and the Council, and the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27. The committee also received updates on the Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register, procurement waivers, member conduct complaints, and the internal audit progress report.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register – Quarterly Update
Recommendations Approved...approved the updated Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register.
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Appendix C to Item 13 - Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register - Quarterly Update
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Appendix A to Item 11 Procurement Waivers and Non Compliance 2025-26
Recommendations Approved -
Counter Financial Crime, Investigations and Whistleblowing Half Year Update Report
Recommendations Approved...to approve the recommendations presented in the Counter Financial Crime, Investigations and Whistleblowing Half Year Update Report for 2025/26.
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Update on the Overpayment of Salaries
Recommendations Approved...to approve recommendations regarding the regular reporting and reduction of salary overpayments.
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Code of Member Conduct - Annual Report of Complaints
Recommendations Approved... approved the recommendations presented in the annual report summarizing code of conduct complaints received in 2025.
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Procurement Waivers and Non Compliance 2025-26
Recommendations Approved...approved the recommendations presented in the report on procurement waivers and non-compliance for the period April 2025 to September 2025.
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Internal Audit Progress Report
Recommendations Approved...approved the Internal Audit Progress Report, noting the internal audit work performed between October 2025 and January 2026.
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Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27
Recommendations Approved...the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, including the policy for Minimum Revenue Provision, was approved.
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Treasury Management Activity 2025/26
Recommendations Approved...approved the recommendations within the report on treasury management activity for the financial year 2025/26, covering the period up to 31 December 2025.
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External Audit: Auditor's Annual Report
Recommendations Approved...approved the recommendations made in the Auditor's Annual Report concerning the council's value for money arrangements for the year ending March 2025.
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External Audit: LCC Audit Findings Report 2024/25
Recommendations Approved...approved the recommendations made in the external auditor's report on Lancashire County Council's audit findings for the year ended March 2025.
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External Audit - Lancashire County Pension Fund External Audit Findings Report 2024/25
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Statement of Accounts - 2024/25
Recommendations Approved...approved the council's statement of accounts for 2024/25, authorised the Chief Financial Officer to approve any immaterial further changes, and agreed for management representation letters to be signed by the Chief Financial Officer and the Chair of the Committee.
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