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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 85 KB To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on
Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Morgan and seconded by Councillor Jackman that the minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a correct record and signed by the chair.
Resolved
That the minutes of the previous meeting be signed by the chair. |
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Cyber Security briefing Verbal Update Minutes: The Strata Compliance and Security Manager provided the briefing on Cybersecurity. The Chair suggested that cybersecurity training should be offered to all members, which the committee agreed with.
Discussion included the Committee having sight of Teignbridge’s Public Sector Network security certificate for assurance, as well as avoiding QR code hacks.
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Financial Statements & update on current timetable for external audit Verbal Update Minutes: The Audit Manager introduced the item. It was suggested that the Committee request that the Leader and Chief Executive write to MPs and the ESA about Audit Concerns. Other discussion included the external audit fee, the original audit parameters and that Grant Thornton would send a representative to the next committee meeting.
The Committee noted the current timetable for external audit. |
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Internal Audit update PDF 226 KB Minutes: The Audit Manager provided the Internal Audit Plan Update. The discussion included the current operating model consisting of a mixed provision service with the Devon Audit Partnership, risk assessment follow ups, funding for the audit team, and an overview of the progress of the audit plan.
Resolved
That the update be noted. |
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Appointment of Independent co-opted members to Audit Scrutiny Committee PDF 100 KB Minutes: The Audit Manager introduced the item to the Committee. The Chair suggested that the ideal candidate would be from a local government and financial background and that advertising focus there. The Committee discussed the ideal candidate, interview plan, and role description.
It was proposed by Cllr Morgan and seconded by Cllr Williams that the Audit Scrutiny Committee recommend to Full Council the appointment of Independent co-opted member(s).
Resolved
That the Audit Scrutiny Committee recommend to Full Council the appointment of Independent co-opted member(s). |
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Financial Instructions Waivers PDF 119 KB Minutes: The Audit Manager introduced the item to the Committee. The Committee discussed the appointment of the Interim Business Manager. This included information discussed with the Head of Place and Commercial Services. The Committee noted that the pay provided to the Interim Business Manager was competitive. The Housing Needs Lead also provided information on the Waivers she had brought to the Committee.
Resolved
That the Committee note the Financial Instructions Waivers. |