Councillor County Jeff Couperthwaite

Internal Audit Charter

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 14th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 14, 2024

The charter establishes the framework within which Lancashire County Council’s Internal Audit Service operates to best serve the council and to meet its professional obligations under applicable professional standards. It defines the purpose, authority and responsibility of internal audit activity, establishes the Internal Audit Service's position within the organisation; authorises access to records, personnel and physical properties relevant to the performance of engagements; and defines the scope of internal audit activities. The charter is subject to periodic review by the Head of Service – Internal Audit.

Recommendations Approved

External Audit - Audit Progress Report and Sector Update

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 14th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 14, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 14th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 14, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Meeting held on 22 July 2024

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 14th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 14, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Data and Analytics Risks

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 14th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 14, 2024

This report provides the Audit, Risk, and Governance Committee with an update on the progress made and ongoing efforts regarding the risks associated with the council’s current use of data and analytics. These risks were initially identified following the recommendations of the Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee in November 2022.

Recommendations Approved