Ian Pinches

Internal Audit Resources

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act - Annual Setting of the Policy

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

...that the Council's Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) activity and the RIPA Policy at Appendix 1 were noted.

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INTERNAL AUDIT ACTIVITIES - PROGRESS REPORT

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

...to note progress against the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Internal Audit Plans, acknowledging staffing resource issues and delays in completing audits.

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INTERNAL AUDIT ANNUAL REPORT AND OPINION 2024/25

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

...to note the Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion for 2024/25, which gave a moderate assurance opinion on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the council's framework of governance, risk management, and control.

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REGULATION OF INVESTIGATORY POWERS ACT – USE OF POWERS

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

...to note that the Council had not used its powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) in the previous 12 months.

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