Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Audit and Risk Subcommittee will be held on:

 

Date:                             Tuesday 13 September 2016

Time:                            2.00 pm

Venue:                          Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers,

                                      The Octagon, Dunedin

 

Sue Bidrose

Chief Executive Officer

 

Audit and Risk Subcommittee

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Susie Johnstone

 

Deputy Chairperson

 

 

Members

Cr Hilary Calvert

Janet  Copeland

 

Cr Chris Staynes

Cr Richard Thomson

 

Mayor Dave Cull (Ex-officio Member)

 

Senior Officer                               Sandy Graham, General Manager Strategy and Governance

 

Governance Support Officer      Wendy Collard

 

 

 

Wendy Collard

Governance Support Officer

 

 

Telephone: 03 477 4000

Wendy.Collard@dcc.govt.nz

www.dunedin.govt.nz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.

 


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13 September 2016

 

 

 

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                   PAGE

 

1        Apologies                                                                                                  4

2        Confirmation of Agenda                                                                              4

3        Declaration of Interest                                                                                5

4        Confirmation of Minutes                                                                              5

4.1   Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting - 2 August 2016                              5     

Part A Reports (Committee  has power to decide these matters)

5          Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2016/17                                             5

6        Schedule of Governance/Financial Policies                                                       5            

Resolution to Exclude the Public                                                                               5

 

 


Audit and Risk Subcommittee

13 September 2016

 

 

 

1     Apologies

An apology has been received from Mayor Dave Cull.

 

That the Committee:

 

Accepts the apology from Mayor Dave Cull.

2     Confirmation of agenda

Note: Any additions must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.


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13 September 2016

 

 

Declaration of Interest

 

  

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative or independent member and any private or other external interest they might have.

Attachments

 

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13 September 2016

 

 

AUDIT AND RISK SUBCOMMITTEE - Interest Register CURRENT as at 13 september 2016

Name

Responsibilities

Members Declarations of Interests

Council Appointments

 

 

 

 

 

Susie Johnstone

 

Date appointed –

24 February 2014

 

Chairperson

 

 

Board Member REANNZ (Research Education Advanced Network New Zealand)

Trustee, Community Trust of Otago

Board of Proprietors, John  McGlashan College

Consultancy Service for Southern District Health Board – Finance; Audit and Risk Management

Office of the Auditor General – Audit and Risk Committee Member

Owner and Director Shand Thomson Limited

Director, Shand Thomson Nominees Ltd and similar nominee companies

Director, Abacus ST 01 and similar nominee companies

Director, Johnstone Afforestation Limited

Director, Harrison Nominees Limited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hilary Calvert

 

Date appointed –
29 October 2013

 

Councillor

 

Director, South Pacific Resorts

Director, Scarfie Flats

Director, Reed Road

Director, Opoho Holdings

Director, Lee Paterson Family Trust

Owner of various Dunedin residential properties

Owner of farmland in Waikouaiti

Owner of various Dunedin commercial properties – some as a Shareholder in property owning companies

 

 

Council appointed representative, Age Concern

Council appointed representative, Dunedin Council of Social Services

 

 

 

 

 

Janet Copeland

 

Date appointed –

19 May 2014

 

Independent Member

 

Director, Next Investments Limited

Director, Ronaki (Southland ) Limited

Director, Stoney Creek Investments Ltd

Director, Copeland Ashcroft Law Ltd

Committee Member, Southland Branch of NZ Law Society

 

 

Chris Staynes

 

Date appointed –
19 May 2014

 

 

 

Deputy Mayor

 

Director, Scott Technology

Chairperson, Cargill Enterprises

Trustee, Open Education Resource Foundation

Board Member, Otago Chamber of Commerce

Trustee, 4Trades Apprentice Training Trust

Committee Member, New Zealand International Science Festival

Committee Member, The Dunedin Shanghai Association

Co-Owner, Wine Freedom

Board Member, Otago and Southland Cancer Society

Board Member, OSMA Trust

 

 

Council appointed Board Member, Otago Museum

Council appointed Committee Member, Theomin Gallery

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Thomson

 

Date appointed –
29 October 2013

 

Councillor

 

Managing Director, Thomson & Cessford Ltd

Deputy Commissioner, Southern District Health Board

Trustee, Healthcare Otago Charitable Trust

Chairperson, Hawksbury Community Living Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Cull

 

Ex-Officio Member

 

The Mayor

 

Director, Popaway Limited

Weller Trust

Council appointed Member, University of Otago Council

Council appointed Member, Alexander McMillan Trust

Council appointed Member, Fortune Theatre Trust

Council appointed Member, Local Government New Zealand – Zone 6

Council appointed Member, Otago Theatre Trust

Council appointed Member, Otago Theatre Trust

 

 


 

Name

Responsibilities

Staff Members Declarations of Interests

Council Appointments

 

 

 

 

 

Sue Bidrose

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

Director, Wise Trust Management Services

Director, Piece of Work Ltd

Director, Poppyfields Management Ltd

Property – Cliffs Road, Dunedin

 

 

 

45 South elected representative, SOLGM Executive

 

Sandy Graham

 

General Manager

Strategy and Governance

 

 

 

 

Properties:

·           Patearoa

·           Stuart Street, Dunedin

Secretary, Patearoa Golf Club

 

Observer, Otago Rugby Football Union Board

Board member, Otago Rural Fire Authority

 

Gavin Logie

 

Financial Controller

 

Wife Sheryl is Group Financial Controller of Southern Hospitality Limited.  Sheryl is also a minority shareholder in Southern Hospitality Limited.

 

This interest has been declared to Council.

 

Property: Upland Street, Dunedin

 

None

Andrew Slater

Risk and Internal Audit Manager

Property: Carnarvon Street, Dunedin

None

 

 


Audit and Risk Subcommittee

13 September 2016

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting - 2 August 2016

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting held on 2 August 2016 as a correct record.

 

 

 

Attachments

 

Title

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Minutes of Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting  held on 2 August 2016

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Audit and Risk Subcommittee

UNCONFIRMED MINUTES

 

Unconfirmed Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Audit and Risk Subcommittee held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 02 August 2016, commencing at 2.00 pm

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Susie Johnstone

 

Deputy Chairperson

 

 

Members

Cr Hilary Calvert

Janet  Copeland

 

Cr Chris Staynes

 

 

Mayor Dave Cull (Ex-Officio Member)

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Grant McKenzie (Group Chief Financial Officer), Ruth Stokes (General Manager, Infrastructure and Networks), Sandy Graham (Group Manager, Corporate Services), Gavin Logie (Financial Controller), Andrew Slater (Risk and Internal Audit Manager), Phil Sinclair (Principal – Audit and Assurance, Crowe Horwath) and Martyn Solomon (Senior Client Manager – Audit and Assurance, Crowe Horwath)

 

Governance Support Officer      Wendy Collard

 

 

 

 

1       Apologies

An apology was received from Councillor Thomson.

 

Moved (Chairperson Susie Johnstone/Cr Chris Staynes) that the Subcommittee

 

Accepts the apology from Councillor Richard Thomson.

Motion carried

 

2       Confirmation of agenda

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Susie Johnstone/Cr Hilary Calvert): that the Committee

 

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.

 

Motion carried (AR/2016/020)

 

 

3       Declarations of interest

Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

 

Councillor Staynes provided an update to his Interest Register.

 

There were no declarations of interest made or conflicts of interest declared.

 

4       Confirmation of Minutes

4.1    Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting - 28 June 2016

 

Moved (Janet Copeland/Cr Hilary Calvert): that the Subcommittee

 

Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting held on 28 June 2016 as a correct record.

 

 Motion carried (AR/2016/021)

Part A Reports

5       Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2016/17

 

 

There was a discussion on the work plan in particular the Audit and Risk Subcommittee's terms of reference and it was agreed that a copy of the draft terms of reference would be presented to the next meeting to be held on 13 September 2016.

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Susie Johnstone/Cr Chris Staynes): that the Subcommittee

 

a)     Notes the Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2016/17.

Motion carried (AR/2016/022)

 

6       Schedule of Governance/Financial Policies

 

 

Following discussion on the Schedule of Governance/Financial Policies, it was agreed that a draft Contract Management Policy would be presented to the Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting to be held on 13 September 2016.

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Susie Johnstone/Janet Copeland): that the Subcommittee

 

a)     Notes the Schedule of Governance/Financial Policies

Motion carried (AR/2016/023)

 

7       Insurance Renewals Year Ended 30 June 2017

 

 

A report from Civic provided a copy of the Insurance Renewals Year ended 30 June 2017 report that had been presented to Council at their meeting held on 1 August 2016 which had been provided for the Audit and Risk Subcommittee's information.

 

The Group Chief Financial Officer (Grant McKenzie) spoke to the report and  commented that changes had been negotiated which included policy terms, coverage and excesses.  Mr McKenzie advised that the 2016/17 premium had been impacted by an increase in the sums insured as Council continued to refine asset schedules and updated business continuity coverage.

 

The Financial Controller (Gavin Logie) responded to a question on the extent of the cover that had been arranged by Council for the Chairperson and Ms Copeland as the non-elected members of the Subcommittee in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.  Mr Logie advised that he would email confirmation of the cover to the Subcommittee.

 

 

Moved (Cr Chris Staynes/Cr Hilary Calvert): that the Subcommittee

 

a)     Notes the report on the Insurance Renewals Year ended 30 June 2017.

Motion carried (AR/2016/024)

 

8       Annual Report Timetable Year Ended 30 June 2016

 

 

A report from Finance provided the timetable in relation to the preparation and approval of the Dunedin City Council Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2016.  It noted that following a request from the Subcommittee, a high level timetable had been prepared by staff and Audit New Zealand.

 

Following discussion, it was agreed that a following task be included in the timetable:

 

a)     Review and monitoring of the "Actions Required" by the Audit and Risk Subcommittee.

 

 

Moved (Chairperson Susie Johnstone/Janet Copeland): that the Committee

 

a)     Notes the Annual Report Timetable Year Ended 30 June 2016.

Motion carried (AR/2016/025)

 

Part B Reports

9       Items for Consideration by the Chair

 

There were no items identified for consideration.

 

 

The Chairperson thanked the Group Chief Financial Officer (Mr McKenzie) for his excellent work and contribution to the Audit and Risk Subcommittee.  She noted that Mr McKenzie's personal moral code, skills, ability and persistence had been instrumental in ensuring that Council had made such significant progress in the development of a robust internal control system.  She commented that whilst the Subcommittee could lead on setting Policy and work plans that the embedding of Policy and updates to procedures within the organisation relied entirely on the commitment and tenacity of Mr McKenzie. The Chairperson commented that his skills would be missed and wished him well in his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Allied Press.

 

Mr McKenzie thanked the Audit and Risk Subcommittee for the important role that they had played and commented that he was a member of a larger team who had assisted in the development and improvements.


 

 

Resolution to exclude the public

Moved (Chairperson Susie Johnstone/Cr Hilary Calvert): that the Committee

 

Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, exclude the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting namely:

 

General subject of the matter to be considered

Reasons for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

 

Reason for Confidentiality

C1  Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting - 28 June 2016 - Public Excluded

S7(2)(j)

The withholding of the information is necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C2  Audit and Risk Subcommittee Action

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C3  Crowe Horwath - Contract Management Audit Report

S7(2)(c)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to damage the public interest.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C4  Update on the Internal Audit Programme

S7(2)(b)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.

S7(2)(c)(i)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied.

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C5  Internal Audit Recommendations and Action Plan - July 2016

S7(2)(c)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to damage the public interest.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C6  Interim Audit Management Letter

S7(2)(b)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C7  Top 100 Suppliers for Council

S7(2)(b)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C8  ICT Security Policy and Standards

S7(2)(b)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C9  DCC Strategic Risk Register - July 2016

S7(2)(c)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to damage the public interest.

 

 

 

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C10  Risk Management Committee Minutes - 20 April 2016 and 3 June 2016

S7(2)(b)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C11  Annual Review - Dunedin City Council, Treasury Risk Management Policy

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C12  Compliance with the Treasury Risk Management Policy

S7(2)(b)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

 

 

 

 

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C13  Health and Safety reporting for 1 June to 30 June 2016

S7(2)(a)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C14  Protected Disclosure Register

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C15  Investigation Register

S6(b)

The making available of the information would be likely to endanger the safety of a person.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 6.

The matters detailed in this report are subject to investigation and information should remain confidential so as not to prejudice the investigation and any possible outcomes of the investigation.

C16  Review Update

S7(2)(a)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

 

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as shown above after each item.

 

That Phil Sinclair (Principal – Audit and Business Advisory, Crowe Horwath) and Martyn Solomon (Senior Client Manager – Audit and Assurance, Crowe Horwath) be permitted to attend the meeting, after the public has been excluded, because of their knowledge of Items C3 – C5.  This knowledge, which will be of assistance in relation to the matters to be discussed, is relevant because they will be reporting on the items under consideration.

 

 

 

That Kyle Cameron (Partner – Deloitte) be permitted to attend the meeting, after the public has been excluded, because his knowledge of Item C16.  This knowledge, which will be of assistance in relation to the matters to be discussed, is relevant because he will be reporting on the item under consideration.

 

Motion carried (AR/2016/026)

 

The meeting moved into confidential at 2.31 pm.

 

 

 

 

..............................................

CHAIRPERSON

   

     


Audit and Risk Subcommittee

13 September 2016

 

 

Part A Reports

 

Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2016/17

Department: Civic

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1      This report provides a copy of the updated Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2016/17.  As this is an administrative report only, the Summary of Considerations is not required.

2      It should be noted that the items without ticks shown have not been scheduled for action in the 2016/17 year.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)     Notes the Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2016/17.

 

 

 

Signatories

Author:

Wendy Collard - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Kristy Rusher - Manager Civic and Legal 

Attachments

 

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13 September 2016

 

 

audit and risk subcommittee Work Plan 2016/17

 

 

Sept 2016

Nov 2016

Feb 2017

April 2017

June 2017

Aug 2017

Oct 2017

Dec 2017

 

Governance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terms of Reference/Delegation (Review Date – November 2016 at the start of the new Triennium)  

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staff Code of Conduct (Employee Values & Practices)

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staff Conflict of Interest Policy (Review Date – May 2017)

 

 

 

 

ü

 

 

 

 

Elected Members' Code of Conduct (Under Review)

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elected Members' Conflict of Interest Policy (Under Review)

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Working Relationship for Elected Members & Council Officers (Code of Conduct)

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standing Orders – Review and/or adopt ((This will be considered by Council at the beginning of the new triennium)

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Policies & Reviews

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delegated Authorities Policy (annually)

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legal Compliance Policy (update to be provided in new triennium)

 

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury Risk Management Policy (To be considered at Council at their meeting on 19 September 2016)

 

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury Compliance Report (annually)

 

 

 

 

 

ü

 

 

 

Procurement (Purchasing, Contracting & Tendering)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Procurement Policy (Review Date – December 2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ü

 

Procurement Procedure Manual

 

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset Disposal and Write Off Policy (Review date- March 2017 )

 

 

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

Procurement (Purchasing, Contracting & Tendering) (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contracts Management Performance Policy (to be developed)

 

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchasing Card Policy & Procedures

 

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule of card holders and limits (annually)

 

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule of top 100 Suppliers

 

ü

 

 

 

ü

 

 

 

One Off Projects (If Applicable)

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

 

Risk Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk Management Policy (Review date August 2018)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk Register

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

 

Risk Committee Minutes

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

 

Risk Management Framework

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance Renewals  (Update provided May 2016)

 

 

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

Information Technology Security Policy

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health and Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health & Safety Policy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health & Safety Annual Objective/KPI Report

 

ü

 

ü

 

ü

 

 

 

Implement Governance Reporting Systems/Regular Reports

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

 

 

 

Audit (External)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Report Governance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audit (External) (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Report Audit Arrangements and Engagements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review of Outstanding Matters (ex-External Audit & LTP)

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

 

Annual Plan Process Review

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interim Management Letter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timetable in response to the Interim Management letter concerns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audit (Internal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal Audit Policy (Review Date – March 2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approve Annual Internal Audit Work Plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal Audit Work Plan updates

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

Data Analysis (Suspicious Transaction Analysis)

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHRIS Control and Client Site Review

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review of Outstanding Matters (ex IA work)

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

Sensitive Expenditure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensitive Expenditure Policy (Review date – July 2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gift and Hospitality Policy (Review date – July 2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staff Travel Policy

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensitive Expenditure (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review of Motor Vehicle Use

 

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fraud

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fraud Prevention Policy & Procedures (Review date – December 2016)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fraud Reporting (Investigation Register)

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

Fraud Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protected Disclosure Policy (Review date – April 2018)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protected Disclosure Reporting

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

ü

Review of Outstanding Matters (ex fraud risk work)

ü

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that the dates after September 2016 are indicative only.


Audit and Risk Subcommittee

13 September 2016

 

 

 

Schedule of Governance/Financial Policies

Department: Civic

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1      This report provides a copy of the updated Schedule of Governance/Financial Policies.  As this is an administrative report only, the Summary of Considerations is not required.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)     Notes the Schedule of Governance/Financial Policies

 

 

 

Signatories

Author:

Wendy Collard - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Kristy Rusher - Manager Civic and Legal 

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Governance/Financial Policies Schedule

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Audit and Risk Subcommittee

13 September 2016

 

 

DUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL - Schedule of Governance/Financial Policies

Policy Area

Current Policy/Guidelines

Current Version

Date

Cycle

(Yrs)

Review Date

Area Responsible

Status

Governance

Audit and Risk Subcommittee Terms of Reference

May 2014

1

November 2016

Finance

In development

 

Staff Code of Conduct

Mar 2013

3

April 2016

Human Resources

In development

 

Staff Conflict of Interest Policy

May 2016

1

May 2017

Human Resources

 

 

Elected Members' Code of Conduct

 

3

October 2016

Corporate Governance

To be completed in the new triennium

 

Elected Members' Conflict of Interest

 

3

October 2016

Corporate

Governance

To be completed in the new triennium

 

A Working Relationship for Elected Members and Council Officers

Jul 2009

3

 

October

2016

Corporate Governance

To be completed in the new Triennium

Financial

Delegated Authorities Policy

Sept 2014

1

November 2016

Corporate

Governance

In development

 

Legal Compliance Policy

 

3

April

2016

Corporate Governance

Update to be provided December 2016

 

Treasury Risk Management Policy

Dec 2014

2

Dec 2016

Finance

Review going to Council at their meeting 19 Sept 2016

Procurement (purchasing, contracting, disposal, tendering)

Procurement Policy

Dec 2015

2

Dec 2017

Finance

 

 

Procurement Procedure Manual

 

Aug 2012

2

Sept 2016

Finance

 

 

Purchasing Card Policy and Procedure Manual

Jul 2014

2

December 2016

 

Finance

 

 

Asset Disposal and Write Off Policy

March 2015

 

2

March 2017

Finance

March 2017

 

Contracts Management Performance Policy

 

 

 

 

Update included in Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policy Area

Current Policy/Guidelines

Current Version

Date

Cycle

(Yrs)

Review Date

Area Responsible

Status

Risk Management

Risk Management Policy

Jul 2016

2

July 2017

Finance

July 2017

 

Internal Audit Policy

March 2015

2

March 2017

Finance

March 2017

 

Information Technology Security Policy

 

3

June 2016

Business Information Services

In development

 

Health and Safety Policy

Mar 2014

2

December

2015

Human Resources

 

 

Sensitive Expenditure

Staff Travel Policy

Mar 2014

1

November 2016

Human Resources

 

November 2016

 

Sensitive Expenditure Policy

 

July 2015

1

July 2017

Finance

July 2017

Gift and Hospitality

Gift and Hospitality Policy

June 2015

2

July 2017

Corporate Governance

July 2017

Fraud

Fraud Prevention Policy and Procedures

Dec 2014

2

Dec

2016

Finance

December 2016

 

Protected Disclosure "Whistle-Blower" Policy

April 2015

3

April

2018

Corporate Governance

April 2018

 

Financial Control Policies

June 2010

3

Dec 2016

Finance

To be considered at the first meeting of the new triennum

 

            


Audit and Risk Subcommittee

13 September 2016

 

 

Resolution to Exclude the Public

 

 

That the Audit and Risk Subcommittee:

 

Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, exclude the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting namely:

 

General subject of the matter to be considered

 

Reasons for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

 

Reason for Confidentiality

C1  Confirmation of  the Confidential Minutes of Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting - 2 August 2016 - Public Excluded

S7(2)(j)

The withholding of the information is necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C2  Audit and Risk Subcommittee Update Report - Action List and Governance Policies

S7(2)(c)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to damage the public interest.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C3  Audit and Risk Subcommittee Action

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C4  Review Report

S7(2)(a)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C5  Report to the Council on the Interim Audit of Dunedin City Council for the year ended 30 June 2016.

S7(2)(a)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 This report is confidential because it refers and impacts Council staff positions where those staff have not had the opportunity to respond or comment on the report..

C6  E-Road System update

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C7  Health and Safety Reporting for 1 July 2016 to 31 July 2016

S7(2)(a)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C8  Internal Audit Recommendations and Action Plan - Sept 2016

S7(2)(c)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to damage the public interest.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C9  Update on the DCC Internal Audit Programme

S7(2)(b)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information.

S7(2)(c)(i)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied.

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C10  DCC Strategic Risk Register Update - Sept 2016

S7(2)(c)(ii)

The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to damage the public interest.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C11  Draft Terms of Reference for the Audit and Risk Subcommittee

S7(2)(i)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C12  Protected Disclosure Register

S7(2)(h)

The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

 

C13  Investigation Register

S6(b)

The making available of the information would be likely to endanger the safety of a person.

S48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 6.

The matters detailed in this report are subject to investigation and information should remain confidential so as not to prejudice the investigation and any possible outcomes of the investigation..

This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as shown above after each item.

 

That Kyle Cameron (Partner – Deloitte) be permitted to attend the meeting, after the public has been excluded, because his knowledge of Item C4.  This knowledge, which will be of assistance in relation to the matters to be discussed, is relevant because he will be reporting on the item under consideration.