7 March 2013

Date: 

Thursday, 7 March, 2013

Time: 

14:00

Location: 

Sycamore Room, Headquarters

Category: 

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status
01 Apologies for Absence
02 Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must participate in the discussion of, or voting on any matter, in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

03 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 3, of the Audit and Performance Management Committee meeting, held on 22 November 2012, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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04 Public Questions

Members are asked to receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public.

05 Audit and Performance Management Committee Proposed Work Plan 2013 / 2014

This report, attached marked 5, puts forward a 2013 / 2014 Work Plan for the Audit and Performance Management Committee for consideration and approval by Members. The report also reviews implementation of the activities listed in last year's Work Plan.

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06 External Audit
06a Audit Fee Letter

Members are asked to receive the Audit Fee Letter, attached marked 6a, which advises of External Audit's fee for audit of the Fire Authority's 2012/13 financial statements and value for money conclusion.

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06b Update for Year ended 31 March 2013

This paper, attached marked 6b, reports on Grant Thornton's progess in delivering their responsibilities as external auditors. The paper also includes a summary of emerging national issues and developments that may be relevant to the Fire Authority and a number of challenge questions in respect of these emerging issues, which the Committee may wish to consider.

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07 Risk Management Group Internal Audit Progress Monitoring Report

This report, to follow marked 7, provides Members with an update on the monitoring of recommendations made by Internal Audit, which is undertaken by the Risk Management Group. It specifically covers details about the progress made against outstanding recommendations.

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08 Annual Governance Statement
08a Timetable

This report, attached marked 8a, informs Members of the process, which will be put in place to ensure that the Fire Authority's Annual Governance Statement is ready for inclusion in the Final Accounts for 2012/13.

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08b Improvement Plan 2012/13

This report, attached marked 8b, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2012/13.

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09 Review of Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy

This report, attached marked 9, requests the Committee to recommend that the Fire Authority re-affirm the Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy, following the annual review conducted by officers.

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10 Service Transformation Programme Progress Update

This report, attached marked 10, informs Members of the background surrounding the Service Transformation Programme and gives an update on progress of year 1 activities.

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11 Performance Monitoring
11a Public Value Performance Measures Quarter 3 April to December 2012

This report, attached marked 11a, presents a summary of the Service's performance for the period April to December 2012.

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11b Retained Duty System Performance Monitoring October to December 2012

This report, attached marked 11b, provides information regarding the ongoing performance and management of the Retained Duty System in Shropshire.

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