Agenda for Audit and Corporate Governance Committee on Monday, 25th November, 2024, 5.30 p.m.

Agenda and minutes

Extraordinary Meeting, Audit and Corporate Governance Committee - Monday, 25th November, 2024 5.30 p.m.

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Items
No.	Item
144.	Disclosures of Interest To receive disclosures of interests from Members (i.e. the existence and the nature of those interests in respect of items on this agenda). Minutes: No disclosures were received.
145.	Minutes PDF 132 KB To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 2024 (enclosed). Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 2024, as circulated, were approved and signed as a correct record.
146.	Completion Report Financial Years 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 PDF 108 KB View the background to item 146. View the decision for item 146. To consider the report of the Finance Group Manager (to follow). Additional documents: Report - Completion Report Financial Years 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 , item 146. PDF 120 KB Appendix A , item 146. PDF 3 MB Appendix B , item 146. PDF 2 MB Appendix C , item 146. PDF 2 MB Appendix D , item 146. PDF 2 MB Minutes: Considered – Report of the Finance Group Manager. Helen King (Independent Member) commented she is disappointed that all outstanding accounts are being considered together and hopes that future audit timescales are adhered to. Cllr. Maggie Wright, Deputy Leader and Finance, People & Performance Portfolio holder also expressed that she is disappointed that the committee has three sets of accounts that are unaudited. Cllr. Maggie Wright also spoke highly of the Finance team at Blaby District Council who have remained professional and met all required deadlines. Cllr. Mike Shirley asked Ernst & Young if they agree that they have not satisfied their contractual obligations. Hayley Clark (Ernst & Young Auditor) responded that the Audits have been disclaimed as per the government guidance.
147.	Local Audit Backlog - Rebuilding Assurance PDF 115 KB View the background to item 147. View the decision for item 147. To consider the report of the Finance Group Manager (enclosed). Additional documents: Local Audit Backlog - Rebuilding Assurance Appendix A , item 147. PDF 787 KB Minutes: Considered – Report of the Finance Group Manager.
148.	Audit & Corporate Governance Committee Work Programme PDF 84 KB View the background to item 148. View the decision for item 148. Minutes: Members accepted the items on the Audit & Corporate Governance Committee Work Programme.