Agenda

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 September 2024.

Members to declare any interest as appropriate, in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

The Statement of Accounts are presented to the Committee as required by, and are prepared in accordance with, The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, and The Accounts and Audit (Amendment) Regulations 2024.

A report requesting that the Committee note the contents of the Annual Governance Statements (AGS) for the years 2020/21, 2021/22 and 22/23.

To receive a report from the External Auditor, Ernst Young, the purpose of which is to summarise conclusion in relation to the audit of Melton Borough Council for 2020/21 to 2022/23.

The Committee will be asked to note the report.

To receive an update from the Council’s External Auditors, Grant Thronton LLP.

To receive a report providing the Committee with an update on delivery of the 2024/25 Internal Audit Plan.

A report providing the Committee with an overview of the proposed Audit Planning process for 2025/26 and consulting the Committee on risk areas for consideration in the development of the Audit Plan.

A report providing a proposed training plan for the Audit and Standards Committee.

A report summarising the current terms of reference for this Committee, the content of  and the process by which those terms of reference may be changed.  

A report updating Members in relation to the Council’s use of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) from April 2023 to March 2024 and reviewing and updating the RIPA Policy.

To consider any other items that the Chair considers urgent.