Hart Borough Council
Councillors:
33
Wards:
11
Committees:
14
Meetings (2025):
63
Meetings (2024):
60
Meeting
Audit Committee - Hart
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
7:00 PM
Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
7:00 PM
End:
Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
11:00 PM
Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
11:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
22 Jul 2025
22 Jul 2025
Location:
Council Chamber
Council Chamber
Meeting Attendees
Officer
Chief Executive
Daryl Phillips
Expected
Officer
Executive Director, Corporate Services & S151 Officer
Graeme Clark
Expected
Officer
Committee and Members Services Officer
Emma Evans1
Expected
Agenda
1
Appointment of the Vice Chairman for 2025/26
To elect the Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the 2025/26 municipal year.
2
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 25 March 2025 are attached for confirmation and signature as a current record.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 14 Jul 2025
3
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence from Members*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services before the meeting as soon as they know they will be absent.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services before the meeting as soon as they know they will be absent.
4
Declarations of Interest
To declare disclosable pecuniary, and any other, interests*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services before the meeting as soon as they know they may have an interest to declare.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services before the meeting as soon as they know they may have an interest to declare.
5
Chair's Announcements
6
Annual Audit Conclusion 2024/25
The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee with the annual internal audit conclusion 2024/25 (Appendix A) summarising internal audits opinion on the Council’s framework of governance, risk and control in accordance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
The S151 Officer will update the committee on the management actions arising from the 'limited' assurance internal audit reports at the meeting
Recommendation
To consider and note the Internal Audit Annual Conclusion 2024/25 attached.
The S151 Officer will update the committee on the management actions arising from the 'limited' assurance internal audit reports at the meeting
Recommendation
To consider and note the Internal Audit Annual Conclusion 2024/25 attached.
Attachments:
- Document COVER PAPER Annual Conclusion 2024-25 14 Jul 2025
- Document HDC Internal Audit Annual Conclusion 2024 -25 (1) 14 Jul 2025
- Document Exempt Item Appendix 2 - Annual Conclusion 24-25 Summaries 14 Jul 2025
7
Revised Internal Audit Charter 2025/26
The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee with the revised Internal Audit Charter 2025–2026.
Recommendation
That the Audit Committee are invited to provide input to and approve the:
• Internal Audit Charter 2025-26 (appendix A).
Recommendation
That the Audit Committee are invited to provide input to and approve the:
• Internal Audit Charter 2025-26 (appendix A).
Attachments:
- Document Cover Paper Revised Internal Audit Charter 2025-26 14 Jul 2025
- Document HDC - Internal Audit Charter 2025-26 14 Jul 2025
8
Audit Committee Annual Report 2024/25
To consider and approve a report summarising the work of the Audit Committee in 2024/25 and comparing its function and activity to the best practice guide as set out in CIPFA’s Position Statement for Audit Committees in Local Authorities (2022).
Attachments:
- Document 24-25 Audit Committee Annual report AC July 2025 14 Jul 2025
9
Draft Annual Governance Statement 2024/25 incorporating Review of the Local Code of Corporate Governance
To consider and approve the draft Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25 which is required under the Local Authority Accounts and Audit Regulations and is a core function of Hart’s Audit Committee.
Attachments:
- Document 24-25 AGS and Local Code of Corporate Governance - AC July 2025 14 Jul 2025
- Document Annual Governance Statement 24-25 draft 14 Jul 2025
10
Whistleblowing Policy Review July 2025
To present the outcome of a review of the Whistleblowing Policy to Audit Committee.
Recommendation
To approve the proposed changes to the Whistleblowing Policy.
Recommendation
To approve the proposed changes to the Whistleblowing Policy.
Attachments:
- Document Whistleblowing Policy Review July 2025 (1) 14 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix1WhistleblowingPolicyDraftJuly20251 14 Jul 2025
11
Appointment of Independent Person to Audit Committee
At its meeting on 25th October 2022, the Audit Committee agreed 'for the appointment of Independent Person(s) to be included in the updated Terms of Reference, but no appointment to be made at this time'. The report considered by the Committee in October 2022 is here. In light of the observation made in the Corporate Peer Challenge Review report it is appropriate to reconsider this matter, and the Committee is requested to agree whether or not to appoint an Independent Person.
The original report, from Audit Committee meeting in October 2022, can be found here
The original report, from Audit Committee meeting in October 2022, can be found here
12
Audit Committee Work Programme 2025/26
To consider the Audit Work Programme.
Attachments:
- Document Draft July 25 Audit Work Programme (1) 14 Jul 2025
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