David Horne

Governance and Audit Committee Committee Member

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee of Kent County Council met on 25 March 2026 to discuss the external audit plans for the council and its pension fund, review the council's risk management strategy, and receive updates on counter fraud activities and schools' financial management. Key decisions included the approval of the updated Risk Management Policy and Strategy for 2026-2028.

Governance and Audit Committee Committee Member

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee of Kent County Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to review the Corporate Risk Register, discuss the performance of the council's wholly-owned companies, and receive updates on external audit progress. Key decisions included noting the Corporate Risk Register, which highlighted increased risks in budget variances and the delivery against the Safety Valve Agreement, and reviewing the financial performance of the council's subsidiary companies, with a focus on dividend returns and operational challenges.

Governance and Audit Committee Committee Member

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the treasury management strategy, customer feedback, counter fraud measures, and best value interventions. The meeting will include verbal updates from the external auditor and on committee business. Also included for discussion is the action tracker, which lists the progress that has been made on the committee's prior recommendations.

Governance and Audit Committee Committee Member

Governance and Audit Committee - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Governance and Audit Committee convened to discuss the 2024/25 draft statement of accounts, the external auditor's findings, and risk management, focusing on financial sustainability and governance. The committee reviewed reports from Grant Thornton, addressed concerns about spending and savings in adult social care and the Dedicated Schools Grant, and considered the implications of these issues for the council's long-term financial health. The committee also approved the extension of Dr David Horne's term of office as Independent Member to the end of March 2026.

Governance and Audit Committee Committee Member

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am, NEW

Here's a summary of the Governance and Audit Committee meeting held by Kent County Council on 24 September 2025: