Decision - Formal approval of the Annual Governance Statement 2021-2022

Brighton and Hove Audit & Standards Committee Decided 28 Jun 2022 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Audit & Standards Committee

Report author

Kat Brett

Published

30 Jun 2022

Reference

6644

As published

the council's own words, unedited

1) That Audit & Standards Committee formally approve the Annual Governance Statement 2021-2022 in Appendix 1, so that the AGS may be signed by the City Council's Leader and the Chief Executive before publication alongside the City Council's Accounts.

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The draft Annual Governance Statement reviews Brighton & Hove City Council’s governance, risk management and internal control arrangements for 2021/22. Internal Audit gave reasonable assurance, while identifying further actions for 2022/23 covering financial management, industrial relations, housing, procurement, contract management and information rights.

Recommendation

Agree the Annual Governance Statement for 2021/22 and continue monitoring the identified actions to strengthen governance during 2022/23.

Financial impact

None stated.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Audit & Standards Committee

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove City Councilresidentsbusinessesservice userscouncil employeestrade unionstenants and leaseholderschildren and familiesadults receiving care and supportAudit & Standards CommitteeExecutive Leadership Team

Next steps

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Include the future actions in relevant Directorate Plans.
Monitor implementation through the Performance Management Framework.
Report progress in the next annual governance review.
Review the Strategic Risk Register quarterly through Directorate Management Teams, the Executive Leadership Team and the Audit & Standards Committee.

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