During the period of official mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as a mark of respect the Authority is dealing with urgent business only. The meeting of the Audit Risk and Assurance Committee on the 15 September will only consider the Authority’s Draft Annual Report and Accounts.

The remaining items of business will be considered at the meeting scheduled for 3 November 2022.

1. Standing Items
- Welcome and Apologies
- Declarations of interest
- Minute from meeting held on 14 July 2022 for approval
- Action Log and Matters Arising
- Decision on taking business in private (Items 6-9)

2. Audit and Improvement Progress
2.1 Internal Audit Update
Report for Discussion presented by the SPA Head of Finance, Audit and Risk and the Internal Audit Partner
2.2 Police Scotland Audit and Improvement Recommendation Tracker Q2
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Superintendent Governance, Audit & Assurance
2.3 SPA Audit and Improvement Recommendations Update
Report for Discussion presented by the Head of Finance, Audit and Risk, SPA.
2.4 Strategic Planning Interim Progress Report
Report for Discussion presented by the Director of Strategy and Analysis

3. Internal Audit Reporting
3.1 Internal Audit Report - Business Continuity
Report for Discussion presented by the SPA Head of Finance, Audit and Risk and Internal Audit

4. Assurance Reporting
4.1 Scottish Police Authority Oversight of Change
Reports for Discussion presented by the SPA Chief Executive
4.2 Police Scotland Change Portfolio Update
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Digital and Information Officer, Police Scotland

5. Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee Work Plan
Report for Discussion presented by the Chair

The following items will be taken in private

6. Standing Items
- Minute relating to items held in private on 14 July 2022 for approval
- Action Log

7. Annual Report and Accounts for the Year to 31 March 2022
7.1 Audit Scotland 2021/22 Annual Audit Report to Members and the Auditor General for Scotland
Report for Discussion and Recommendation presented by the External Audit Director
7.2 Draft Annual Report and Accounts for the Scottish Police Authority for the Year to 31 March 2022
Report for Discussion and Recommendation presented by the SPA Chief Executive

8. Risk Management Reporting
8.1 Police Scotland Strategic and Organisational Risk Review
Report for Discussion presented by the Head of Policy, Audit, Risk and Assurance, Police Scotland
8.2 SPA Strategic and Corporate Risk Review
Report for Discussion presented by the Audit and Risk Lead, SPA

9. Assurance Reporting
9.1 Police Scotland Information Management 6 Monthly Report
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Superintendent Governance, Audit & Assurance
9.2 Scottish Police Authority Information Management 6 Monthly Report
Report for Discussion presented by the SPA Head of Finance, Audit and Risk
9.3 Cyber Security Update
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Digital and Information Officer, Police Scotland
9.4 DESC Update and Pre-Pilot Assurance
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Digital and Information Officer, Police Scotland
9.5 Internal Audit Procurement
Verbal Update by the Financial Controller, Police Scotland

Subject to agreement by the Board at agenda item 1 above, the following Items of business will be considered in private for the reasons noted below:
Items 6-9 in accordance with the SPA’s Standing Orders section 20.