Standards, Audit and Performance

Standards, Audit and Performance

23 May 2024

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

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion 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 Public Questions

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

04 Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 30 November 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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05 Committee Terms of Reference

This report, attached marked 5, asks Members to consider the Terms of Reference of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, following the annual review conducted by officers. 

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PDF icon Appendix to Standard Audit and Performance Terms of Reference Report116.66 KB
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06 Review of Member Role Descriptions

This report, attached marked 6, asks Members to review the Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, the Member Champion for Risk Management and Audit and the Fire Authority’s Independent Person. 

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PDF icon Appendix A Standard Audit and Performance Chair Role Description65.13 KB
PDF icon Appendix B Standard Audit and Performance Vice- Chair Role Description65.85 KB
PDF icon Appendix C Standard Audit and Performance Audit Champion Role Description70.92 KB
PDF icon Appendix D Standard Audit and Performance Independent Person Role Description71.26 KB
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07 Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24

This report, attached marked 7, gives the Committee an opportunity to make comment on the draft Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24, prior to it going forward to the full Fire Authority for consideration and formal adoption. 

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PDF icon Appendix Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24473.28 KB
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08 Statement of Accounts 2024/25: Review of Accounting Policies

This report, attached marked 8, presents the accounting policies to be used in the production of the Fire Authority’s Statement of Accounts 2024/25, for consideration and approval.  The report also states the areas of estimation uncertainty to the Committee, and what is done to mitigate the risks around this uncertainty. 

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PDF icon Appendix Review of Accounting Policies 2023/24281.87 KB
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09 External Audit Plan for 2024/25

This report, attached marked 9, informs the Committee of the proposed external audit plan for 2024/25. 

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10 Internal Audit Plan for 2024/45

This report, attached marked 10, informs the Committee of the proposed internal audit plan for 2024/25. 

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PDF icon Appendix Draft Internal Audit Plan 2024/25194.53 KB
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11 Review of Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy

This report, attached marked 11, 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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PDF icon Appendix Draft Anti Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2024/25120.79 KB
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12 Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2023/24

This report, attached marked 12, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2023/24. 

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13 Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 13, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.  

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14 Performance Monitoring
14a Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April to December 2023 (Quarter 3)

This report, attached marked 14a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to December 2023. 

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14b Corporate Performance Indicators 2024/25

This report, attached marked 14b, presents the Corporate Performance Indicators for 2024/25 as agreed by the Strategy and Resources Committee at its meeting on 20 March 2024. 

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15 Standards
15 Code of Conduct Complaints 2023/24

Whilst not a legal requirement, it is good practice for Members to receive regular updates on Code of Conduct complaints, even if there have been none.  Officers are pleased to report that, during the period 2023/24, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct. 

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16 Member Development 2023/24 and 2024/25

This report, attached marked 16, updates the Committee on Member development activity over the past year and proposes training and development activity for the year April 2024 to March 2025. 

 

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17 Pension Board meeting minutes
17a 6 December 2023

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 6 December 2023, which are attached marked 17a. 

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17b 6 March 2024

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 6 March 2024, which are to follow marked 17b. 

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18 Exclusion of Press and Public

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances.  In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded+ from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. 

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19 Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 13 – Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 19, which contains exempt information.

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11 December 2024

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

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion 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 Public Questions

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

04 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, held on 2 October 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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05 Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Work Plan 2025

This report, attached marked 5, puts forward a 2025 Work Plan for the Standards, Audit and Performance 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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PDF icon Appendix Standards Audit and Performance Committee Proposed Work Plan 2025119.13 KB
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06 Statement of Accounts 2023/24

This report presents the completed Statement of Accounts for 2023/24 to the Committee for consideration and approval.  

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PDF icon Appendix A Statement of Accounts 2023-241.2 MB
PDF icon Appendix B Statement of Accounts 2023-24170.42 KB
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07 External Audit
07a Audit Findings Report

Representatives of the External Auditors will present the Audit Findings for the year ended 31 March 2024, marked 7a. 

The Chair of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, Chief Fire Officer and Treasurer (in accordance with the authority delegated to them by the Fire Authority at its meeting on 13 February 2012) will then sign the Letter of Representation for the year ended 31 March 2024, as required by External Audit. 

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PDF icon Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority Audit Findings Report 2023-246.81 MB
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07b Auditors Annual Report on Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2023/24

The Fire Authority is asked to note the Auditors Annual Report 2023/24, to follow marked 7b. 

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08 Internal Audit Progress Report

This report, attached marked 8, provides the Committee with a progress update on delivery of the annual internal audit plan, the results of which will be used to form the annual opinion on the Service’s framework of internal control, risk management and governance. 

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PDF icon Appendix Internal Audit Progress Report306.5 KB
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09 Annual Governance Statement 2024/25 Improvement Plan

This report, attached marked 9, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024/25

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10 Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 10, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register. 

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PDF icon Corporate Risk Management Report December 2024183.66 KB
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11 Corporate Performance Indicators – April – September 2024

This report, attached marked 11, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the period from April to September 2024. 

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PDF icon Corporate Performance indicators !pril to September 2024 Report545.08 KB
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12 Exclusion of Press and Public

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances.  In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded+ from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 

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13 Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 2 October 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.  

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14 Exempt Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to receive Appendix C to Report 10 - Corporate Risk Management Summary which contains exempt information. 

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2 October 2024

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

Members are reminded that they must not 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 Public Questions

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

04 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 July 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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05 Committee Training

Members are asked to consider and agree what training they wish to receive in order to fulfil their role on the Committee effectively. 

 

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06 Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 6, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register. 

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07 Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024/25

This report, attached marked 7, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2024/25. 

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08 Performance Monitoring
08a Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance April to June 2024

This report, to follow marked 8a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to June 2024. 

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PDF icon 08 Corporate Performance Indicators Aril to June 2024537.97 KB
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08b HMICFRS Values and Cultures Report Update

This report, attached marked 8b, presents the Service progress against the recommendations made to the sector in His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Values and Culture in the fire and rescue services report. 

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09 Standards- Review of Protocols

Officers have carried out a review of the following protocols: 

Member / Officer Relations attached marked 9a  

Minor amendments are proposed by officers and are shown in bold italics on the documents with any deletions struck through. 

The Committee is also asked to review these document and make recommendations accordingly to the Authority. 

 

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10 Pension Board Minutes

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, attached marked 10, held on 10 September 2024. 

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11 Pensions Board Update

The Assistant Chief Fire Officer Corporate Services will present a Pensions Board Update. 

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12 Exclusion of Press and Public

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances.  In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded+ from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 

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13 Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes, attached marked 13, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 10 July 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.  

 

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14 Exempt Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to receive Appendix C to Report 6 - Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 14, which contains exempt information. 

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10 July 2024

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

Members are reminded that they must not 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 Public Questions

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

04 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 23 May 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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05 Committee Terms of Reference and Constitution

This report, attached marked 5, asks Members to consider the Terms of Reference of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, following the annual review conducted by officers. 

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PDF icon Appendix to Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Terms of Reference report118.72 KB
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06 Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 and Improvement Plan 2024/25

The purpose of this report, attached marked 7, is twofold: it sets out the draft Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2023/24 and the AGS Improvement Plan 2024/25 to be included in the Fire Authority’s Statement of Accounts.  It also reports on the close down of activities contained within the 2023/24 Improvement Plan. 

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07 Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority Audit Progress and Sector Update

This paper, attached marked 7, provides the Standard, Audit and Performance Committee with a report on external auditor progress in delivering responsibilities. This paper also includes a series of sector updates in respect of these emerging issues which the Committee may wish to consider. 

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08 Informing the Audit Risk Assessment for Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2023/24

This report, attached marked 8, is to contribute towards the effective two-way communication between Shropshire & Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority's external auditors and Shropshire & Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority’s Standards, Audit & Performance Committee, as 'those charged with governance'. The report covers some important areas of the auditor risk assessment where auditors are required to make inquiries of the Standards, Audit & Performance Committee under auditing standards. 

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PDF icon Informing the Audit Risk Assessment for Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2023/24 317.27 KB
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09 Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2023/24

This report, attached marked 9, provides the Committee with the annual internal audit opinion on the organisation’s framework of internal control, risk management and governance.

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PDF icon Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2023/2467.02 KB
PDF icon Appendix to Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2023/24253 KB
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10 Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 10, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register. 

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PDF icon Corporate Risk Management Report July 2024266.62 KB
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11 Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April 2023 to March 2024 (Year End)

This report, attached marked 11, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the year April 2023 to March 2024. 

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PDF icon Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April 2023 to March 2024 (Year End) 606.03 KB
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12 Summary of Compliments and Complaints 2020/21 to 2023/24

This report, attached marked 12, advises Members of summary details regarding the compliments and complaints received during 2023/24, with comparisons to the previous three years. 

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13 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Values and Culture Report Update June 2024

This report, attached marked 13, presents the Service’s progress against the recommendations made to the sector in the His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Values and Culture in the fire and rescue services report. 

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PDF icon His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Values and Culture Report Update June 2024 125.22 KB
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14 Exclusion of Press and Public

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances.  In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded+ from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 

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15 Exempt Minutes (Paragraph 4)

Members are asked to agree the exempt minutes of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 23 May 2024, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record. 

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16 Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 10 - Corporate Risk Management Summary which contains exempt information. 

 

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25 April 2024

This meeting has been cancelled and will be resheduled for future date.

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

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion 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 Public Questions

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

04 Non-Exempt Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 30 November 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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05 Committee Terms of Reference

This report, attached marked 5, asks Members to consider the Terms of Reference of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, following the annual review conducted by officers. 

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PDF icon Appendix to Standard Audit and Performance Terms of Reference Report116.52 KB
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06 Review of Member Role Descriptions

This report, attached marked 6, asks Members to review the Role Descriptions for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, the Member Champion for Risk Management and Audit and the Fire Authority’s Independent Person. 

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PDF icon Appendix A Standard Audit and Performance Chair Role Description64.23 KB
PDF icon Appendix B Standard Audit and Performance Vice- Chair Role Description64.88 KB
PDF icon Appendix C Standard Audit and Performance Audit Champion Role Description65.28 KB
PDF icon Appendix D Standard Audit and Performance Independent Person Role Description65.79 KB
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07 Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24

This report, attached marked 7, gives the Committee an opportunity to make comment on the draft Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24, prior to it going forward to the full Fire Authority for consideration and formal adoption.

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PDF icon Appendix Code of Corporate Governance 2023/24473.85 KB
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08 Statement of Accounts 2024/25: Review of Accounting Policies

This report, attached marked 8, presents the accounting policies to be used in the production of the Fire Authority’s Statement of Accounts 2024/25, for consideration and approval.  The report also states the areas of estimation uncertainty to the Committee, and what is done to mitigate the risks around this uncertainty. 

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PDF icon 08 Review of Accounting Policies 2023/24 Report77.81 KB
PDF icon Appendix Review of Accounting Policies 2023/24281.21 KB
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09 External Audit Plan for 2024/25

This report, attached marked 9, informs the Committee of the proposed external audit plan for 2024/25. 

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PDF icon 09 Shropshire Fire and Rescue External Audit Plan 2023/244.47 MB
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10 Internal Audit Plan for 2024/45

This report, attached marked 10, informs the Committee of the proposed internal audit plan for 2024/25. 

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PDF icon Appendix Draft Internal Audit Plan 2024/25146.86 KB
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11 Review of Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy

This report, attached marked 11, 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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PDF icon 11 Review of Anti Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2024/25 Report73.51 KB
PDF icon Appendix Draft Anti Fraud Bribery and Corruption Strategy 2024/25120.92 KB
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12 Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2023/24

This report, attached marked 12, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2023/24. 

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13 Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 13, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.  

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14 Performance Monitoring
14a Corporate Performance Indicators including On Call Duty System Performance – April to December 2023 (Quarter 3)

This report, attached marked 14a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to December 2023. 

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14b Corporate Performance Indicators 2024/25

This report, attached marked 14b, presents the Corporate Performance Indicators for 2024/25 as agreed by the Strategy and Resources Committee at its meeting on 20 March 2024. 

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14c HMICFRS Values and Cultures Report: Recommendations and Approach

This report, attached marked 14c, presents the Service’s approach and action plan to the recommendations made to the sector in the His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Values and Culture in the Fire and Rescue Services Report. 

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15 Standards
15 Code of Conduct Complaints 2023/24

Whilst not a legal requirement, it is good practice for Members to receive regular updates on Code of Conduct complaints, even if there have been none.  Officers are pleased to report that, during the period 2023/24, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct. 

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16 Member Development 2023/24 and 2024/25

This report, attached marked 16, updates the Committee on Member development activity over the past year and proposes training and development activity for the year April 2024 to March 2025. 

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17 Pension Board Minutes
17a Pension Board meeting minutes 6 December 2023

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 6 December 2023, which are attached marked 17a. 

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17b Pension Board meeting minutes 6 March 2024

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 6 March 2024, which are to follow marked 17b. 

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18 Exclusion of Press and Public

Members have a discretion to exclude the press and public from meetings of the Fire Authority in defined circumstances.  In view of the nature of business to be transacted, it is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, having been satisfied in all the circumstances of the case that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information, that Members formally resolve that the press and public be excluded+ from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. 

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19 Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 13 – Corporate Risk Management Summary, which contains exempt information. 

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30 November 2023

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

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion 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 Public Questions

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

04 Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, held on 28 September 2023, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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05 Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Work Plan 2024

This report, attached marked 5, puts forward a 2024 Work Plan for the Standards, Audit and Performance 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 Statement of Accounts 2022/23

This report, to follow marked 6, presents the completed Statement of Accounts for 2022/23 to the Committee for consideration and approval.

As the Statement is in excess of 90 pages, a hard copy has not been included with the meeting papers but can be accessed by clicking on the document below.

A paper copy will be made available upon request.

 

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PDF icon 6 - Appendix A Statement of Accounts 2022/231.14 MB
PDF icon 6 - Appendix B Balance Sheet Movements 2022/2391.43 KB
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07 External Audit
07a Audit Findings Report

Representatives of the External Auditors will present the Audit Findings for the year ended 31 March 2023, to follow marked 7.

The Chair of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, Chief Fire Officer and Treasurer (in accordance with the authority delegated to them by the Fire Authority at its meeting on 13 February 2012) will then sign the Letter of Representation for the year ended 31 March 2022, as required by External Audit.

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PDF icon 7a - Auditors Annual Report on Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2021/22 and 2022/234.64 MB
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07b Auditors Annual Report on Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority 2021/22 and 2022/23

The Fire Authority is asked to note the Auditors Annual Report 2021/22 and 2022/23 which is attached marked 7b.

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08 Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 Improvement Plan

This report, attached marked 8, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2023/24.

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09 Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 9 updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

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10a Corporate Performance Indicators April - September 2023

This report, to follow marked 10a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the period from April to September 2023.

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10b HMICFRS Values and Cultures Report Update

This report, attached marked 10b, presents the Service’s progress against the recommendations made to the sector in the His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Values and Culture in the fire and rescue services report.

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