URL: https://chesterfield.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2045

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: CBC: LEADER   BDC: LEADER   NEDDC: LEADER Date of Decision  25.3.26 Title Reference: Internal Audit Progress Report 2025/26 and Draft Business Plan 2026/27   Key Decision References (if applicable):                            CBC: N/A                            BDC: N/A                            NEDDC: N/A Delegation Reference: CBC: R080L BDC: NEDDC: Report and background papers No   Public X Exempt Confidential Decision Status   Notice of Key or Private Decision     Authorised By: N/A General Urgency N/A Special Urgency N/A Exempt Urgency N/A Record of Decision:   That the progress made by the Internal Audit Consortium be noted.   That the revised Business Plan (budget) for 2025/26 and the draft Internal Audit Consortium Business Plan (and associated charges) for 2026/27, as set out in Appendix 1 of the officer’s report, be approved.   That any accumulated surplus as at the 31st March 2026 be held as a working balance (revised estimate is £25,521).   That an annual report on the outcome of the operation of the Internal Audit Consortium for 2025/26 be submitted to the Joint Board following the year-end.   Reasons for Decision:   The approval of the 2026/27 business plan will mean that the Consortium can continue to deliver a quality service that can provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and control processes.   To enable the Joint Board to consider and approve the revised business plan for 2025/26 and the draft business plan for 2026/27.   Alternative options considered and rejected (if any): None   Declarations of interests: None   Decision subject to call-in: Yes Date of implementation if not called in: 2 April, 2026.   Date Record Issued: 25.3.26 Contact Officer: Liz Athorn, Chesterfield Borough Council, Tel: (01246) 959612      

Date of Decision: March 25, 2026