David Webster

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Staffordshire Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to review the council's information governance, civil contingencies, and internal audit functions. Key decisions included the endorsement of updates to the council's constitution regarding the Staffordshire Health and Wellbeing Board and the approval of the proposed Internal Audit Strategy and Plan for 2026/27.

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 10:00am

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Staffordshire Council met on Tuesday 09 December 2025 to review the Health and Safety and Wellbeing Annual Performance Report for 2024-25, discuss the Internal Audit Plan for 2025-26, and consider proposed additions to the council's scheme of delegation. Key decisions included the approval of the 2024/25 Annual Governance Statement and the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts.

Extraordinary Meeting, Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 25th November 2025 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Staffordshire County Council met to discuss the Annual Auditor's Report for 2024 and 2025, presented by KPMG. The report is still in the risk assessment phase, with a final version due in February. Councillors sought assurances and clarifications on the report's findings, particularly regarding financial sustainability, governance, and the council's response to an Ofsted report.

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 30th September 2025 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee met to discuss the external audit, the National Fraud Initiative, the internal audit plan, and a proposed addition to the scheme of delegation. The committee agreed to support the proposed addition to the scheme of delegation, which will allow the Director of Finance and Resources to authorise definitive map modification orders when directed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The committee also heard updates on the progress of the external and internal audits, and the National Fraud Initiative.