| Number | Item |
| | Agenda Front Sheet  |
| | Agenda Papers |
| | Minutes for this Meeting |
| 1. | Apologies/Substitutes |
| 2. | Declarations of Interest |
| 3. | Minutes – To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of this Committee held on the 27th September 2012 |
| 4. | Part I – For Decision |
| | This summary introduces two reports from our external auditor. The first is the external auditor’s annual letter to the council that covers his findings and opinions from the 2011-2012 audit. Detailed findings are not re-stated as these will have been reported previously to the committee. The letter restates the unqualified opinion on last year’s accounts and the conclusion on efficiency and effectiveness. There are no matters being highlighted for any further attention.The second letter sets out the auditor’s proposed fee for the next audit. This is a formal statement of the position previously reported confirming a fee reduction of 40% which is now reflected in the council’s draft budget.Andy Mack and his colleagues will be present at the meeting to introduce the reports and take questions. |
| | Annual Audit Letter 2011/12 |
| 5. | This summary introduces two reports from our external auditor. The first is the external auditor’s annual letter to the council that covers his findings and opinions from the 2011-2012 audit. Detailed findings are not re-stated as these will have been reported previously to the committee. The letter restates the unqualified opinion on last year’s accounts and the conclusion on efficiency and effectiveness. There are no matters being highlighted for any further attention.The second letter sets out the auditor’s proposed fee for the next audit. This is a formal statement of the position previously reported confirming a fee reduction of 40% which is now reflected in the council’s draft budget.Andy Mack and his colleagues will be present at the meeting to introduce the reports and take questions. |
| | Planned Audit Fee for 2012/13 |
| 6. | The report provides details of the work of the Internal Audit team between April and September 2012. The Audit Committee is asked to agree that the work shows evidence of an adequate and effective audit service. |
| | Internal Audit Interim Report |
| 7. | The Internal Audit Partnership with Maidstone Swale and Tunbridge Wells has been in place since April 2010.A review has been carried out in order to identify progress to date against the original business objectives and the opportunities for further improvement and development. |
| | Internal Audit Partnership – Progress Report |
| 8. | Part II – Monitoring/Information Items |
| | Report Tracker and Future Meetings |