Agenda

Members and officers must declare any pecuniary or personalinterest in any business on the agenda. They should also make declarations at any stage such an interest becomes apparent during the meeting. Consideration should be given to leaving the meeting if the nature of the interest warrants it.  If in doubt please contact Democratic Services before the meeting.

The Committee is asked to agree the minutes of the meeting held on 22 November 2024 (cream paper).

Items not on the agenda which the Chairman of the meeting is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances.

The Committee is asked to consider the 2023/24 Audit Results Reports for West Sussex County Council and the West Sussex Pension Fund from the External Auditor Ernst & Young (EY).

Report by the Director of Finance and Support Services.

The Committee is asked consider and approve the Statement of Accounts for 2023/24 for West Sussex County Council and the West Sussex Pension Fund.  The Committee is also asked to consider and approve the Letters of Representation for 2023/24 for West Sussex County Council and West Sussex Pension Fund.

Report by the Director of Finance and Support Services and the Head of Southern Internal Audit Partnership.

The Committee is asked to note the Internal Audit Progress Report.

Report by the Director of Finance and Support Services and the Head of Southern Internal Audit Partnership.

The Committee is asked to approve the Internal Audit Plan 2024-25 (Q4).

Report by the Director of Finance and Support Services.

The Committee is asked to review and comment on the Treasury Management Compliance Report.

Report by the Director of Law and Assurance.

The Committee is asked to endorse the proposed changes to the County Council’s Standing Orders on Contracts and Procurement for approval at the County Council meeting in February 2025.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held at 10.30 am on 24 March 2025 at County Hall Chichester. Planned agenda items include:

·         Internal Audit Charter 2025-26

·         Financial Statements 2024/25 - Plans and Progress

·         Regulation of Investigatory Powers Policy