Public Board papers 31.03.22

Agenda item 13/22c

Meeting of the Board of Directors Thursday 31 st March 2022

Audit Committee report – February 2022

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Introduction The Audit Committee took place on 24 th February 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 recommendation tracking report • Executive Director of Finance report • Board assurance framework 2021-22 • Gifts & hospitality register quarterly review • Self-assessment of committee effectiveness

• Terms of Reference – review • Internal audit progress report • Draft Internal Audit Plan 2022/23 • Anti-Fraud progress report • External audit progress report

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 February.

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