Minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2026

Committee report · Cabinet · Tue 29 Sep 2026 · East Sussex County Council

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The Cabinet met on 21 July 2026 at County Hall, Lewes. p1

The Cabinet noted the Internal Audit service's opinion on the Council's control environment, covering audit work completed between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026. p15 p16

The Council's 2026/27 Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Audit Plan sets out how the Council will meet its statutory requirements for internal audit, as defined in the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015. p20

The External Audit Plan for 2025/26 sets out the planned scope and timing of the statutory audit of the Council's accounts and identifies any significant risks. p24

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p1Minutes Template Cabinet MINUTES of a meeting of the Cabinet held on 21 July 2026 at Council Chamber, County Hall, Lewes
p1512.2 It was RESOLVED to note the Internal Audit service’s opinion on the Council’s control environment.
p16Reason 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.
p20Reason 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.
p24Reason 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.

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