Effectiveness Review – survey results
1. The role and purpose of the Audit and Governance Committee is understood and accepted across the Council |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
0.00% |
0 |
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2 |
Mostly |
|
87.50% |
7 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
2. The Audit and Governance Committee supports the Council in meeting the requirements of good governance |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
87.50% |
7 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
0.00% |
0 |
||
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
3. Those charged with governance and in leadership positions within the Council have a good understanding of the role and purpose of the Audit and Governance Committee |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
answered |
8 |
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skipped |
0 |
4. The Audit and Governance Committee escalates issues and concerns promptly to those in governance and leadership roles |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
5. Meetings of the Audit and Governance are effective with a good level of discussion and engagement from all members |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
62.50% |
5 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
6. Audit and Governance Committee members demonstrate a good understanding of the Committee's role and purpose |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
62.50% |
5 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
7. Audit and Governance Committee members have sufficient skills, experience and resources to undertake their duties effectively |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
62.50% |
5 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
8. The knowledge, skills and training needs of the Audit and Governance Committee members are periodically evaluated |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
0.00% |
0 |
||
2 |
Mostly |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
5 |
N/A |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
answered |
8 |
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skipped |
0 |
9. Additional training and support is provided to Audit and Governance Committee members where this is identified as a need |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
10. The Audit and Governance Committee maintains constructive working relationships with those officers who regularly attend Committee meetings |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
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skipped |
0 |
11. The Audit and Governance Committee’s discussions enhance the quality of management’s decision making |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
0.00% |
0 |
||
2 |
Mostly |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
12. Audit and Governance Committee meetings allow sufficient time for the discussion of substantive matters |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
75.00% |
6 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
13. Audit and Governance Committee meetings remain focused on key governance, risk and audit issues |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
14. The size and composition of the Audit and Governance Committee is appropriate for its purpose |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
0.00% |
0 |
||
4 |
Rarely |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
15. Audit and Governance Committee papers are concise and relevant, with key issues and priorities clearly explained |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
0.00% |
0 |
||
2 |
Mostly |
|
87.50% |
7 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
16. Audit and Governance Committee members focus on the council’s key priorities and risks rather than immaterial issues |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
17. Audit and Governance Committee members understand their role and responsibilities, and avoid discussing issues outside of the Committee’s remit |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
0.00% |
0 |
||
2 |
Mostly |
|
100.00% |
7 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
0.00% |
0 |
||
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
7 |
||||
skipped |
1 |
18. Audit and Governance Committee meetings are well chaired, ensuring key agenda items are addressed with a focus on improvement |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
19. The Audit and Governance Committee maintains a non-political approach to discussions throughout |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
0.00% |
0 |
||
2 |
Mostly |
|
75.00% |
6 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
20. The Audit and Governance Committee engages with a wide range of officers regarding the Council’s governance arrangements, audit findings, risks and action plans |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
21. The Audit and Governance Committee regularly makes recommendations for the improvement of the Council’s governance, risk and control arrangements |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
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skipped |
0 |
22. The Audit and Governance Committee’s recommendations have traction with those in leadership roles |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
23. The relationship between the Audit and Governance Committee and the Council’s executive and scrutiny functions is effective |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
0.00% |
0 |
||
2 |
Mostly |
|
75.00% |
6 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
24. The Audit and Governance Committee has an appropriate dialogue with the external auditor regarding issues that arise during the course of the annual audit |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
25. The Audit and Governance Committee meets privately with the external auditors and the Head of Internal Audit at least annually |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
|
12.50% |
1 |
|
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
|
25.00% |
2 |
|
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
26. The Audit and Governance Committee understands and effectively discharges its responsibilities in respect of the Council’s Financial Statements and Annual Governance Statement, providing adequate challenge and seeking explanations from officers where necessary |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
50.00% |
4 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
0.00% |
0 |
||
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
27. The Audit and Governance Committee understands and effectively discharges its responsibilities for overseeing the Council’s treasury management arrangements |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
62.50% |
5 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
0.00% |
0 |
||
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
28. The Audit and Governance Committee understands and effectively discharges it responsibilities in respect of internal and external audit, counter fraud and risk management |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Always |
|
37.50% |
3 |
|
2 |
Mostly |
|
62.50% |
5 |
|
3 |
Occasionally |
0.00% |
0 |
||
4 |
Rarely |
0.00% |
0 |
||
5 |
N/A |
0.00% |
0 |
||
answered |
8 |
||||
skipped |
0 |
29. Are there any other comments you would like to make about the Audit and Governance Committee’s effectiveness? |
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Answer Choices |
Response Percent |
Response Total |
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1 |
Open-Ended Question |
100.00% |
5 |
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|
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answered |
5 |
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skipped |
3 |
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