Public BoD papers 28.04.22

Agenda item 18/22d

Meeting of the Board of Directors Thursday 28 th April 2022

Audit Committee report – April 2022

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Introduction The Audit Committee took place on 21 st April 2022. As minutes will not be available to be shared for the Board of Directors meeting, the following summary gives the Board information on the items that were considered and any actions required by the Board.

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Audit Committee agenda items The items listed below were all presented to the Audit Committee for assurance.

• Audit committee annual report – draft for consideration • Annual governance statement – draft for consideration • Unaudited accounts – review • Board assurance framework 2021/22 • Audit committee effectiveness review 2021/22 - outcome • Review of gifts and hospitality register Q4 2021/22 • The Christie Pharmacy Company update

• Internal audit progress report • Head of Audit opinion 2021/22 • Internal audit plan 2022/23 • Internal Audit Charter

• Anti-fraud annual report 2021/22 • Draft Anti-fraud work plan 2022/23 • Informing the Audit Risk Assessment 2021/22 • External audit plan 2021/22

The Committee chair will note any actions required by Board and make escalations to Board as necessary.

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Recommendation The Board are asked to note the reports received for assurance by the Audit Committee in April.

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