Cabinet, Tue 21 Jul 2026
The council’s meeting page ↗ · Agenda · Minutes
The papers
- 2025/26 Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion
It recommended: “note the Internal Audit service’s opinion on the Council’s control environment.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to note the Internal Audit service’s opinion on the Council’s control environment. Reason 12.3 The report gives an opinion on the adequacy of East Sussex County Council’s control environment as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources. The report covers the audit work completed in the year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 in accordance with the Internal Audit Strategy for 2025/26.” minutes ↗
- 2026/27 Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan
It recommended: “review and endorse the Council’s 2026/27 Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to agree the Council’s 2026/27 Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan. Reason 13.3 The Council’s 2026/27 Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan set out how the Council will meet its statutory requirements for internal audit, as defined within the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.” minutes ↗
- External Audit Plan 2025/26
It recommended: “approve the content of the External Audit Plan for 2025/26 ______________________________________________________________________________________.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to approve the content of the External Audit Plan for 2025/26. Reason 14.3 The External Audit Plan for 2025/26 provides an overview of the planned scope and timing of the statutory audit of the Council’s accounts and identifies any significant risks.” minutes ↗