Audit Committee

Information on the Audit Committee at Suffolk County Council.

The Audit Committee is made up of 7 elected members.

The committee advises on the adequacy and effectiveness of the council's corporate governance arrangements.

Its responsibilities includes:

  • monitoring the arrangements in place for managing risk and combating fraud and corruption
  • monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of the external and internal audit services
  • approving the Annual Statement of Accounts and Annual Governance Statement

The committee also has a responsibility to promote high standards of conduct by councillors, co-opted members and church and parent governor representatives.

It takes an overview of matters relating to probity and ethics, and advises the council on codes of conduct and good practice for members and officers, including the Whistleblowing Policy.

The committee receives the Local Government Ombudsman's Annual Review Letter and reports about comments, compliments and complaints; including summary reports about complaints made against councillors.

It also works with the Councillor Development Working Group to monitor and review member training and development.

Committee Members

Chairman

Portrait of councillor Joanna Spicer

Joanna Spicer (Con).

Vice Chairman

Portrait of Stuart Lawson wearing Jacket and Shirt

Stuart Lawson (Con).

Members

County Councillors

Co-opted Members

  • Neil Jeffery
  • Kevin Sharman

Meeting dates

You're welcome to attend a meeting of the Audit Committee.

The papers and agendas for the meetings are available on our website five days before the meeting and will include venue details.

Committee meeting dates

Date

Venue

Time

Wednesday 13 March 2024 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich  10.00am
Tuesday 11 June 2024 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich  10.00am
Wednesday 10 July 2024 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich  10.00am
Friday 27 September 2024 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich  10.00am
Thursday 28 November 2024 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich  10.00am
Thursday 30 January 2025 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich  10.00am
Wednesday 12 March 2025 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich  10.00am
Wednesday 18 June 2025 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich  10.00am

Dates after May 2025 will be subject to reconsideration by Council on 22 May 2025.

Contact and further information

If you would like to contact us, please email committee.services@suffolk.gov.uk or call 01473 265119 from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4.00pm.