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Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) advises Council on:

  • Audit matters.
  • Governance.
  • Risk management.
  • Business improvement matters.

They work within the Committee’s capabilities and follow an audit plan. 

Their aim is to encourage good governance, perform audits, and business improvement. They provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk controls.
 

Responsibilities of the Committee

The main responsibilities of the Committee, in broad categories, are oversight of:

  • Compliance.
  • Risk management.
  • Fraud control.
  • Financial management.
  • Governance.
  • Service reviews.
  • Implementation of the strategic plan, delivery program and strategies.
  • Collection of performance measurement data.

The Committee adopts a forward calendar and meeting plan each year. It ensures coverage of these areas over a twelve-month period.

Council has adopted the Local Government (Planning & Governance) Amendment Act 2016 Section 428A requirements for its areas of responsibilities.
 

Meetings

The Committee meets five times a year. One meeting is to review Council’s Annual Financial Statements.

Minutes from the meetings are submitted to Council’s Finance & Governance Committee within 6 months of ARIC meeting.
 

Internal Auditor

Council has a full-time, qualified Chief Audit Executive (CAE). They report to the General Manager and to the Committee. The CAE is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
 

Independent Members

Georges River Council's ARIC is an advisory committee of the Council. It provides independent assurance. Members have varied qualifications and experience which contribute to the effectiveness of the Committee.
 
The Committee comprising three independent members and one Councillor member (non-voting);

  • Cliff Haynes (Chair).

  • Barry Husking.

  • Hamish McNulty.

  • Deputy Mayor Sam Stratikopoulos.

 

Terms of Reference

The Committee’s responsibilities are included in the adopted Terms of Reference for the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee document.
 

Annual Report 2024-2025

The ARIC Annual Report 2024-2025 provides a recent update on the Committees operations and activities.
 
For questions about the ARIC, contact the Chief Audit Executive via our contact us page.
 

Previous Annual Reports


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