To help members of the Audit and Governance Committee undertake their responsibilities and to adhere to best practice, this resources page has been created.
If members would like any specific training, please contact lee.colyer@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
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Resources
- Audit committees: practical guidance for local authorities and police (2022 edition)
- CIPFA’s Position Statement: Audit Committees in Local Authorities and Police 2022
LGA Regional Audit Forums for Audit Committee Chairs
These are convened at least three times a year and are supported by the LGA. The forums provide an opportunity to share good practice, discuss common issues and offer training on key topics. Forums are organised by a lead authority in each region. Please email ami.beeton@local.gov.uk LGA Senior Adviser, for more information.
CIPFA Guidance and Codes
Some of the following CIPFA guides require payment to access parts the information within them. Please contact Lee Colyer to find out if the Council has paid for the guide you are trying to access.
- Audit Committees: Practical Guidance For Local Authorities And Police
- Delivering Good Governance in Local Government
- Financial Management Code
- Implementing Global Internal Audit Standards
- Prudential Code
- Treasury Management Code
Other useful links
- The Audit Committee and organisational effectiveness in local authorities (CIPFA)
- Global Internal Audit Standards
- Code of Audit Practice for local auditors (NAO)
- Governance risk and resilience framework: material for those with a leadership responsibility on good governance (CfGS)
- The Three Lines of Defence Model (IAA)
- Risk Management Guidance / The Orange Book (UK Government)
- Lessons you can learn from Auditors’ Annual Reports (Grant Thornton)