| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| AU 07/012 |
Declarations of interest. |
There were no declarations of interest made. |
| AU 07/013 |
Minutes |
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 14 February 2007 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
| AU 07/014 |
Chairman's Announcement |
The Chairman indicated that this was the last meeting of the municipal year and expressed appreciation of the diligence of Members in the developing work of the Audit Committee. In particular, thanks were recorded to those who were not standing for re-election. |
| AU 07/015 |
Presentation from District Auditor - "The Role of the Audit Commission" |
The Committee received a presentation from Mr S Golding on the role of the External Auditor and the Audit Commission. He then answered questions raised by Members. The Chairman thanked Mr Golding for his presentation. |
| DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED POWERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 3 (OR 2), PART 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| AU 07/016 |
Statement on Internal Control for Year Ended 31 March 2007 |
The Director of Finance presented the Statement on Internal Control for the year ended 31 March 2007 which was required to be certified by both the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive for inclusion in the Council's 2006/07 Statement of Accounts. Attention was drawn to a new section on emerging risks and to a number of minor drafting amendments which would be made before submission of the document to the General Purposes Committee. RESOLVED: That (1) the Statement on Internal Control for the year ended 31 March 2007, as set out at the Annex to the report, be endorsed subject to the minor amendments indicated; and (2) the Statement on Internal Control be recommended for adoption to the General Purposes Committee for inclusion in the Statement of Accounts following certification by the Chief Executive and the Leader of the Council. |
| AU 07/017 |
Internal Audit Plan 2007/08 |
The Director of Finance presented the Internal Audit Plan for 2007/08. Members reviewed the Plan and considered its coverage for the forthcoming year. RESOLVED: That the Internal Audit Plan for 2007/08, as set out at Annex 1 to the report, be adopted subject to specific reference being made to the coverage of Section 106 Agreements. |
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AU 07/018 |
Annual Report (2006/07) of the Chief Internal Auditor |
The Committee received the Annual Report of the Chief Internal Auditor which was required as part of the evidence supporting the conclusions of the Statement on Internal Control. Details were given of the outcome of audits carried out during 2006/07 and, as requested at the last meeting, further details were provided of the cases where a limited assurance opinion was given. It was noted that in the opinion of the Chief Internal Auditor the Council's control environment had continued to be adequate and effective. Members made some suggestions about future presentation of progress of acceptance of auditors' recommendations over time. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| AU 07/019 |
Risk Management 2006/07 |
The Director of Finance reported on the steps taken to ensure that an adequate and effective risk management system had been in place during 2006/07 as evidence for the Statement on Internal Control. It was noted that the Council had continued to consider risk management as a key element of the decision making process and in the opinion of the Chief Internal Auditor the Council had an adequate and effective system of risk management. The Director of Finance advised that risk management would be included in the induction training of new Members after the elections. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |
| MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IN PRIVATE | ||
| AU 07/020 |
Exclusion of Press and Public |
The Chairman moved, it was seconded and RESOLVED: That as public discussion would disclose exempt information the following matter be considered in private. |
| PART 2 - PRIVATE | ||
| MATTERS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION | ||
| AU 07/021 |
Insurance Claims History 2006/07 (Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Para 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person) |
The Director of Finance provided additional background information relating to liability and property damage insurance claims that were reported to the Committee on 14 February 2007. RESOLVED: That the report be received and noted. |