Agenda

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded).

(*In accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)

To disclose or draw attention to any interests in accordance with Leeds City Council’s ‘Councillor Code of Conduct’.

To receive the minutes of the previous meetring held on 18^th March 2024, for approval as a correct record.

This report provides a source of assurance that the internal control environment is operating as intended through a summary of the Internal Audit & Counter Fraud activity for the period from January to March 2024.

This annual report to the committee sets out the governance framework and assurance map. It sets out where the council obtains assurance that system of internal control is up to date, fit for purpose, effectively communicated, and routinely complied with. The report is the culmination of the council’s review of the effectiveness of its arrangements for internal control and will support the Annual Governance Statement 2024 which will be presented to committee at later meetings.

This report presents a series of enquiries from Grant Thornton which will inform their audit risk assessment for the 2022/23 audit. The enquiries cover accounting issues, arrangements to address the risk of fraud, and legal issues.

This report presents Grant Thornton’s Annual Audit Plan for their 2022/23 audit, covering the audit of the Council’s accounts and the process for assessing its arrangements to secure value for money in the use of resources. The Audit Plan outlines Grant Thornton’s proposed audit approach, the timing of audit work, and the significant audit risks identified to date.

This report sets out the draft annual report of The Corporate Governance and Audit Committee for the 2023/24 municipal year.

This report presents the work programme for the Corporate Governance and Audit Committee for the 2024-25 municipal year, setting out future business for the Committee’s agenda, together with details of when items will be presented. It also includes the Member Development Plan for 2024-25 to provide all Members with core areas of knowledge in line with the guidance as detailed in the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Audit Committee – Practical Guidance for Local Authorities and Police 2022.

To note the next meeting of the Corporate Governance and Audit Committee will be on Monday 29^th July 2024, at 10.30am.