The role of the audit committee: a key part of good governance
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July 27, 2026Scrutiny and Audit – respective roles, responsibilities and aligned impact
Purpose of the Module
To bring together members across these two key parts of the governance of an authority to ensure full understanding of their respective roles, areas of potential interaction and how best to align their priorities/work programmes/agendas
Perfect for
Members of the committees responsible for the overview & scrutiny and audit functions of the authority
Module Content
- An introduction/refresh on the role of the O&S and Audit Committees at a local authority
- Statutory requirements and guidance for both
- Guidance on respective roles and differences in purpose
- Areas of potential interaction/overlap/co-operation
- Mechanism for communication/engagement
- Tackling specific areas of joint concern
- Mini scenario to discuss respective roles/collaboration
The training was fantastic - we have had great feedback from the committee members. It was incredibly informative but also accessible and relevant.
