Standards, Audit and Performance

3 December 2020

This is a virtual meeting which will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. Please use the following link to view the meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/user/ShropshireFRS

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Thu, 09/01/2020 - 10:14

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

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.ers 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.

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the meeting of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, held on 24 September 2020, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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4 - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 24 September 2020	171.4 KB

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Committee Constitution and Training

This report, attached marked 5, brings the latest version of the Committee’s constitution to the notice of its Members. It also asks Members to consider what training they wish to receive in order to fulfil their role on the Committee effectively.

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5 - Committee Constitution and Training	155.34 KB

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Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Work Plan 2021

This report, attached marked 6, puts forward a 2021 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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6 - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Work Plan 2021	159.79 KB

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External Audit Annual Audit Letter

Members are asked to receive the External Auditor’s Annual Audit Letter, attached marked 7, which summarises the key findings of the work carried out for the year ended 31 March 2020.

Attachment	Size
7 - External Audit Annual Audit Letter 2019/20	1.04 MB

For information

Internal Audit Plan 2021/22

The Head of Finance will give a verbal update on the Internal Audit Plan 2021/22.

For information

Annual Governance Statement 2020/21 Improvement Plan

This report, attached marked 9, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2020/21.

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09-ags-imp-plan-update-dec-2020.pdf	99.99 KB

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Corporate Risk Management Summary

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

Attachment	Size
10 - Corporate Risk Management Summary	192.44 KB

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Risk Management Group Internal Audit Progress Monitoring Report

This report, attached marked 11, provides an update on the monitoring of recommendations made by Internal Audit, which is undertaken by the Risk Management Group. It specifically covers details about progress made against outstanding recommendations.

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11 - Risk Mangement Group Internal Audit Progress Monitoring Report	126.33 KB

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12 Performance Monitoring

12a

Service Targets April to November 2020

This report, attached marked 12a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the period April to November 2020.

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12a - Service Targets April to November 2020	119.7 KB

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12b

Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring September - October 2020

This report, attached marked 12b, provides information regarding the ongoing performance and management in terms of the availability of Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) appliances in Shropshire.

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12b - Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring September - October 2020	173.16 KB

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13 Standards

Ethical Framework Matters

This report, attached marked 13, deals with a number of ethical framework matters, including a review of the Members’ Code of Conduct and related documents.

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13 - Ethical Framework Matters	271.41 KB

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Pension Board Minutes

Members are asked to receive and note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, attached marked 14, held on 10 September 2020.

Attachment	Size
14 - Pension Board Minutes 10 September 2020	183.72 KB

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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.

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 10 – Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 16, which contains exempt information.

For information

24 September 2020

This is a virtual meeting which will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. Please use the following link to view the meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/user/ShropshireFRS

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Thu, 09/01/2020 - 10:14

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

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.

Public Questions

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

Statement of Accounts 2019/20

This report, attached marked 5, presents the completed Statement of Accounts for 2019/20 to the Committee for consideration and approval.

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5 - Statement of Accounts 2019/20	73.67 KB
5 - Appendix A Statement of Accounts 2019/20	1.14 MB
5 - Appendix B Balance Sheet Movements	129.33 KB

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Annual Governance Statement 2019/20 and Improvement Plan 2020/21

This report, attached marked 6, sets out the draft Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2019/20 and AGS Improvement Plan 2020/21 to be included in the Fire Authority’s Statement of Accounts. It also reports on initial progress of activities contained within the 2020/21 Improvement Plan.

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6 - Annual Governance Statement 2019/20 and Improvement Plan 2020/21	187.32 KB

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External Audit Audit Findings Report

External Auditor Mr Percival will attend to present the Audit Findings for the year ended 31 March 2020, attached 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 2020, as required by External Audit.

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7 - External Audit Audit Findings Report	1.65 MB

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Annual Review 2019/20

This report, attached marked 8, presents the draft Annual Review (also known as the Annual Statement of Assurance) for 2019/20 and gives the Committee an opportunity to make comment on the draft, prior to its going forward to the full Fire Authority for consideration and approval.

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8 - Annual Review 2019/20	71.48 KB

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Corporate Risk Management Summary

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

Attachment	Size
9 - Corporate Risk Management Summary	217.95 KB

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Pension Board Minutes

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 3 June 2020, attached marked 10.

Attachment	Size
10 - Pension Board Minutes 3 June 2020	155.63 KB

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11 Performance

11a

Service Targets April to September 2020

This report, attached marked 11a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to September 2020.

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11a - Service Targets April to September 2020	120.34 KB

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11b

Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring June to September 2020

This report, attached marked 11b, provides a summary of information for June – August 2020, regarding the performance and management of availability across Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty Systems) in Shropshire.

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11b - Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring June to August 2020	264.74 KB

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Exclusion of Press and Public

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 9 – Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 13, which contains exempt information.

For information

16 July 2020

This is a virtual meeting which will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. Please use the following link to view the meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/user/ShropshireFRS

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Thu, 09/01/2020 - 10:13

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 30 April 2020, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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4 - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 30 April 2020	191.78 KB

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Statement of Accounts 2019/20

The Head of Finance will give a verbal update on the Statement of Accounts 2019/20.

For information

Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2019/20

This report, attached marked 6, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) Improvement Plan 2019/20.

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6 - Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2019/20	120.65 KB

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Internal Audit Annual Audit Report 2019/20

This report, attached marked 7, provides members with details of the work undertaken by Internal Audit for the year ended 31 March 2020. It reports on progress against the annual audit plan and also provides the Head of Audit’s opinion on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation’s governance, risk management, and control processes when considering the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards or Guidance, as required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.

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7 - Internal Audit Annual Audit Report 2019/20	888.86 KB

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Internal Audit Plan 2020/21

This report, attached marked 8, informs the Fire Authority of a one-year extension to the Internal Audit programme of audit work for 2020/21, to reflect the continuing work on system changes and new ways of working.

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8 - Internal Audit Plan 2020/21	188.76 KB

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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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9 - Corporate Risk Management Summary	226.79 KB

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Summary of Compliments and Complaints 2018/17 to 2019/20

This report, attached marked 10, advises Members of summary details regarding the compliments and complaints received during 2019/20, with comparisons to the previous three years.

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10 - Summary of Compliments and Complaints 206/17 to 2019/20	210.32 KB

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11 Performance

11a

Service Targets April to June 2020

This report, attached marked 11a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance from April to June 2020.

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11a - Service Targets April to June 2020	196.04 KB

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11b

Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring April - May 2020

This report, attached marked 11b, provides summary information for April – May 2020, regarding the performance and management of the availability of Wholetime and On-Call (Retained Duty Systems) in Shropshire.

Attachment	Size
11b - Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring April - May 2020	356.57 KB

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Exclusion of Press and Public

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 9 – Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 13, which contains exempt information.

For information

30 April 2020

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Thu, 09/01/2020 - 10:12

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee meeting, held on 5 December 2019, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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4 - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 5 December 2019	181.95 KB

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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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5 - Review of Committee Terms of Reference	224.87 KB

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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 and for the Member Champion for Risk Management and Audit.

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6 - Review of Member Role Descriptions	278.03 KB

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07 Code of Corporate Governance

07a

Code of Corporate Governance 2019/20

This report, attached marked 7a, gives the Committee an opportunity to make comment on the draft Code of Corporate Governance 2019/20, prior to it going forward to the full Fire Authority for consideration and formal adoption.

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7a - Code of Corporate Governance 2019-20	591.65 KB

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07b

Internal Audit Report on Corporate Governance 2019/20

The Internal Audit Report on Corporate Governance 2019/20 is attached marked 7b.

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7b - Internal Audit Report on Corporate Governance 2019/20	368.5 KB

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08 External Audit

08a

The Audit Plan

This paper, attached marked 8a, sets out an overview of the planned scope and timing of the external audit, as required by International Standard on Auditing (UK & Ireland) 260.9/20

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8a - The Audit Plan	1.42 MB

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08b

Informing the Audit Risk Assessment

This report, attached marked 8b, contributes towards the effective two-way communication between external auditors and the Standards, Audit and Performance Management Committee, as 'those charged with governance'. The report covers some important areas of the auditor risk assessment, where external audit is required to make inquiries of the Committee under auditing standards.

Attachment	Size
8b - Informing the Audit Risk Assessment	1.44 MB

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Statement of Accounts 2019/20: Review of Accounting Policies

This report, attached marked 9, presents the accounting policies to be used in the production of the Fire Authority’s Statement of Accounts 2019/20, for consideration and approval.

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9 - Statement of Accouts 2019/20: Reveiw of Accounting Policies	333.65 KB

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Review of Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy

This report, attached marked 10, requests the Committee to recommend that the Fire Authority re-affirm the Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy (attached at the appendix to the report), following the annual review conducted by officers.

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10 - Review of Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Strategy	247.8 KB

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Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2019/20

This report, attached marked 11, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2019/20.

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11 - Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2019/20	110.01 KB

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Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 12, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

Attachment	Size
12 - Corporate Risk Management Summary	173.02 KB

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Risk Management Group Internal Audit Progress Monitoring Report

This report, attached marked 13, provides 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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13 - Risk Management Group Internal Audit Progress Monitoring Report	130.02 KB

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14 Performance Monitoring

14a

Summary of Annual Performance against Service Targets

This report, attached marked 14a, summarises performance against the Service Targets over the last year, the learning that has come from trying to meet them and the plans for continuing to do so.

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14a - Summary of Annual Performance against Service Targets	488.53 KB

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14b

Service Targets 2020/21

This report, attached marked 14b, presents the agreed Service Targets for 2020/21.

Attachment	Size
14b - Service Targets 2020/21	86.32 KB

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14c

Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring April 2019 - March 2020

This report, attached marked 14c, provides an annual summary of information for April 2019 – March 2020 regarding the performance and management of availability across Wholetime and On Call Retained Duty Systems in Shropshire.

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14c - Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring April 2019 - March 2020	425.14 KB

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15 Standards

15a

Code of Conduct Complaints 2019/20

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 2019/20, the Fire Authority has received no complaints that any of its Members has breached its Code of Conduct.

For information

15b

Review of Protocols

Officers have carried out a review of the following protocols:

Member / Officer Relations attached marked 15b(i) and
Gifts and Hospitality, attached marked 15b(ii)

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 documents and make recommendations accordingly to the Authority.

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15b(i) - Member / Officer Relations Protocol	98.87 KB
15b(ii) - Gifts and Hospitality Protocol	103.58 KB

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Member Development 2019/20

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 2020 to March 2021.

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16 - Member Development 2019/20	87.45 KB

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17 Pension Board

17a

Minutes

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meeting, held on 26 March 2020, attached marked 17a.

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17a - Pension Board Minutes 26 March 2020	180.85 KB

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17b

Pension Board Annual Report 2019

This report, attached marked 17b, brings the Pension Board Annual Report 2019 to the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee for information.

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17b - Pension Board Annual Report 2019	200.37 KB

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17c

Pension Board Data Quality Improvement Plan

This report, tattached marked 17c, asks the Committee to approve the Data Improvement Plan which addresses the key issues raised in the data quality review of the firefighter pension schemes that took place in 2019.

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17c - Data Quality Improvement Plan 2019/20	214.03 KB

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Exclusion of Press and Public

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 12 – Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 19, which contains exempt information.

For information

18 September 2019

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Tue, 27/08/2019 - 11:56

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the meeting of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, held on 18 July 2019, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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4 - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 18 July 2019	161.56 KB

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Committee Workplan

This report, attached marked 5, puts forward an amended version of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee 2019/20 Workplan for consideration and approval by Members.

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5 - Committee Workplan	244.52 KB

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External Audit Annual Audit Letter

Members are asked to receive the External Auditor’s Annual Audit Letter, attached marked 6, which summarises the key findings of the work carried out for the year ended 31 March 2019.

Attachment	Size
6 - External Audit Annual Audit Letter	1.48 MB

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Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2019/20

This report, attached marked 7, summarises the progress made to date against improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2019/20.

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7 - Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2019/20	109.2 KB

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Annual Review 2018/19

This report, attached marked 8, presents the draft Annual Review (also known as the Annual Statement of Assurance) for 2018/19 and gives the Committee an opportunity to make comment on the draft, prior to its going forward to the full Fire Authority for consideration and approval.

Attachment	Size
8 - Annual Review 2018-19	72.43 KB

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Corporate Risk Management Summary

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

Attachment	Size
9 - Corporate Risk Management Summary	171.9 KB

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10 Performance Monitoring

10a

Service Targets April to August 2019

This report, attached marked 10a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the period April to August 2019.

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10a - Service Targets April to August 2019	172.11 KB

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10b

Presentation on Service Targets

As agreed at the July 2016 meeting of the Committee, officers will give a presentation on the following 2019/20 Service Target:

The first fire engine will arrive at an emergency incident with at least 4 firefighters within 15 minutes on 89% of occasions

For information

10c

Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring April to June 2019

This report, attached marked 10c, provides information regarding the ongoing performance and management in terms of the availability of wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) appliances in Shropshire.

Attachment	Size
10c - Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring April to June 2019	156.39 KB

For information

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.

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to report 9 – Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 12, which contains exempt information.

For information

5 December 2019

Submitted by Lynn Ince on Tue, 08/01/2019 - 13:32

Item no. Agenda Item Details Status

01 Apologies for Absence

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Public Questions

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

Minutes

Members are asked to agree the minutes, attached marked 4, of the meeting of the Standards, Audit and Performance Committee, held on 18 September 2019, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Attachment	Size
4 - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Minutes 18 September 2019	130.58 KB

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Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Work Plan 2020

This report, attached marked 5, puts forward a 2020 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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5 - Standards, Audit and Performance Committee Work Plan 2020	280.88 KB

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External Audit Progress Update Report

This paper, attached marked 6, reports on Grant Thornton’s progress in delivering their responsibilities as external auditors.

Attachment	Size
6 - External Audit Progress Update Report December 2019	1.75 MB

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Internal Audit Plan 2020/21

The Head of Finance will give a verbal update on this item at the meeting.

For information

Corporate Risk Management Summary

This report, attached marked 8, updates Members on the status of risks on the Corporate Risk Register.

Attachment	Size
8 - Corporate Risk Management Summary	192.43 KB

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Annual Governance Statement 2019/20 Improvement Plan

This report, attached marked 9, summarises the progress made to date against the improvements contained in the Annual Governance Statement Improvement Plan 2019/20.

Attachment	Size
9 - Annual Governance Statement 2019/20 Improvement Plan	112.29 KB

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10 Performance Monitoring

10a

Service Targets April to October 2019

This report, attached marked 10a, presents a summary of the Service’s performance for the period April to October 2019.

Attachment	Size
10a - Service Targets April to October 2019	171.05 KB

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10b

Presentation on Service Targets

The Prevention Manager will give a presentation on the following 2019/20 Service Target:

Accidental dwelling fires will be reduced to not more than 186 fires during 2019/20

For information

10c

Wholetime and On-Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring July to September 2019

This report, to follow marked 10c, provides information regarding the ongoing performance and management in terms of the availability of Wholetime and On Call (Retained Duty System) appliances in Shropshire.

Attachment	Size
10c - Wholetime and On-Call (Retained Duty System) Performance Monitoring July to September 2019	155.31 KB

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11 Standards

Ethical Framework Matters

This report, attached marked 11, deals with ethical framework matters, namely a review of the Members' Code of Conduct and related documents.

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11 - Ethical Framework Matters	665.82 KB

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Pension Board Minutes

Members are asked to note the minutes of the Pension Board meetings, held on the following dates:

27 June 2019, attached marked 12a; and
2 October 2019, to follow marked 12b.

Attachment	Size
12a - Pension Board Minutes 27 June 2019	141.98 KB
12b - Pension Board minutes 2 October 2019	205.12 KB

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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.

For decision

Corporate Risk Management Summary (Paragraph 4)

The Committee is asked to receive Appendix C to Report 8 – Corporate Risk Management Summary, attached marked 14, which contains exempt information.

For information

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