Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be accepted; and

(b)       That the Internal Audit Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.

The Internal Audit Manager presented the current Forward Work Programme for consideration.

In response to comments from Councillor Heesom on school reserve balances, Councillor Roberts said that assurances had been given on the level of scrutiny and monitoring on the matter.

Allan Rainford asked if there was potential for the Committee to request a briefing following the outcome of the budget-setting process for 2021/22 to understand the risks and challenges faced by the Council.

Councillor Roberts suggested that a report to the Committee may be more appropriate to prevent any duplication of roles.

During discussion, the Chief Officer (Governance) said that the budget was subject to approval by County Council in February 2020 and that sharing the process to manage risks identified may help the Committee to fulfil its role.

The recommendations in the report were moved and seconded by Councillor Heesom and Sally Ellis.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be accepted; and

(b)       That the Internal Audit Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.