Report Summary
This is the Approved Minute documented for the Audit, Risk & Assurance Committee held on 14 August 2025. The Minute was approved at the meeting on 12 November 2025.
Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee - 12 November 2025
Date : 12 November 2025
Location : online
STANDING ITEMS
WELCOME AND APOLOGIES
The Committee Chair opened the meeting and welcomed all attendees.
Members noted apologies from Angela Leitch.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members noted no declarations of interest.
MINUTE OF MEETING HELD ON 21 MAY 2025 FOR APPROVAL
Members approved the Minute of the 21 MAY 2025 meeting an amendment to the wording of the first bullet point on page 4:
Members asked what more could be done to address outstanding issues on vetting and what the risks are. DAdam advised there had been a concentrated focus on the area, and it was recognised that resources within the unit may not being used effectively. Work is being accelerated, and it was hoped some HMICS recommendations on vetting would be closed soon but BDO ones would remain open. DAdam assured
Members there was appropriates levels of internal reporting and escalation.
ACTION LOG AND MATTERS ARISING
Members noted the action log.
DECISION ON TAKING BUSINESS IN PRIVATE (ITEMS 6-10)
Members agreed that, in accordance with paragraph 20 of the SPA Standing Orders, the Committee would consider items 6-10 in private for the reasons set out on the agenda.
