Agenda

Venue: Committee Room A, Somerset House, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters

Contact: Sam Sharman  Email: ssharman@dsfire.gov.uk 01392 872393

Items
Note No. Item

1.

Apologies

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2.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 146 KB

of the previous meeting held on 28 September 2023 attached.

3.

Items Requiring Urgent Attention

Items which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be considered at the meeting as matters of urgency.

PART 1 - OPEN COMMITTEE

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4.

External Audit Update

The Authority’s External Auditor, Grant Thornton, has commencing the statutory audit of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority (‘the Authority’) for the year ended 31 March 2023.  This process has been delayed and the Auditor will give an overview at the meeting of the proposed work to be undertaken in respect of:

·       The Audit of the Authority’s financial statements; and

·       Value for Money opinion.

 

 

 

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5.

Internal Audit Interim Progress Report 2023-24 pdf icon PDF 111 KB

Report of the Head of Devon Audit Partnership (AGC/23/21) attached.

Additional documents:

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6.

Local Pension Board Annual Report 2022-23 pdf icon PDF 107 KB

Report of the Director of Finance & Corporate Services (Treasurer) (AGC/23/22) attached.

Additional documents:

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7.

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary & Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Areas for Improvement Action Plan Update pdf icon PDF 237 KB

Report of the Chief Fire Officer (AGC/23/23) attached.