To enable the Committee to continue its engagement in the Council's business and financial planning process (Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources) for 2014/15 and beyond.
To provide the Committee with an introduction to procurement at East Sussex County Council and, in particular, collaborative procurement practices with other local authorities such as the Sussex and Surrey Procurement Partnership and South East 7 work streams.
To provide Members with a summary of the key audit findings and progress on delivery of the Audit Plan and the performance of the Internal Audit Service during Quarter 2 (1 July 2013 – 30 September 2013).