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NOTICE OF MEETING

Meeting

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Date and Time

WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2009 AT 10.00AM

Place

THE CHUTE ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT, THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

Telephone enquires to

Nick Eaton (01962) 841841 Ext 7334

e-mail: [email protected]

Andrew Smith OBE MA DPA MBA

Chief Executive

The Castle, Winchester SO23 8UJ

    

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive any apologies for absence.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with paragraph 12 of the Code. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

3. MINUTES

To confirm the minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on 25 June 2009 .

4. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.

5. MANAGING THE RISK OF FRAUD

    To consider the report of the County Treasurer outlining the results of a

    Self-assessment against the guidance issued by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

    6. IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

    To consider the report of the County Treasurer outlining the changes in local authority accounting as a result of the move to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) across the public sector.

    7. AUDIT COMMISSION ANNUAL GOVERNANCE REPORT -
    COUNTY COUNCIL ACCOUNTS (REPORT TO FOLLOW)

    The Annual Governance Report from the Audit Commission in respect of the County Council's accounts will follow as soon as it is made available to the County Council.

    8. AUDIT COMMISSION ANNUAL GOVERNANCE REPORT -
    PENSION FUND ACCOUNTS (REPORT TO FOLLOW)

    The Annual Governance Report from the Audit Commission in respect of the
    Pension Fund accounts will follow as soon as it is made available to the County Council.

    9. FRAMEWORK FOR BRINGING EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS TO THE COMMITTEE (REPORT TO FOLLOW)

To consider a report from the Monitoring Officer and Chief Internal Auditor recommending a framework for bringing external audit reports to the Audit Committee.

ABOUT THIS AGENDA:

This agenda is available on Hampshire County Council's website (click on www.hants.gov.uk/decisions) and can be provided, on request to 01962 847339, in alternative versions (such as large print, Braille or audio) and in alternative languages.

ABOUT THIS MEETING:

The press and public are welcome to attend the public sessions of the meeting. If you have any particular requirements, for example if you require wheelchair access, please call the number at the head of this agenda in advance of the meeting so that we can help.

County Councillors attending as appointed members of this Committee or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence of the Chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.