The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) reviews the effectiveness of the University's risk management, control and governance arrangements, and satisfies itself that appropriate arrangements are in place to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness (value for money). It oversees the University’s internal and external audit arrangements, including the implementation of actions in response to audit-based recommendations, and audit aspects of the financial statements. The Committee receives assurance on the quality and management of data and returns to external agencies such as funding bodies, Office for Students (OfS) and the Higher Education Statistical Agency (HESA); and on compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies, such as the OfS and UK Visas and Immigration. ARC, in liaison with the Senate, periodically checks the effectiveness and assurance provided by the systems and processes for academic governance, quality and standards.
- Membership 2021/22
Membership 2021/21
Ranjit Dhindsa*, Appointed 1st June 2019 (currently until 31st July 2022)
Dr Melanie Gibbs*, Appointed 1st June 2018 (currently until 31st July 2022)
Sanjay Khullar*, Appointed 1st August 2014 (currently until 31st July 2022)
Dr Mike Wright* (Chair), Appointed 16th June 2021 (currently until 31st July 2022)
*Current Independent Member of the University Council
At least four members who are independent of the University. Memberships is for three year but may be renewed on up to two further occasions.
By invitation
Dr Rob Perrins, Chair of Finance & Infrastructure Committee
In attendance
Secretary
Liam Nevin, Secretary to Council
Aston University Officers
Alison Davies, Director of Finance
Alan Hawkesworth, Head of Strategic Risk and Insurance
Neil Scott, Chief Operating Officer
Internal Auditors
Geraldine Rutter, Partner, PWC
Ben Connor, Senior Manager, PWC
External Auditors
Kyla Bellingall, Partner, BDO
Sam Lifford, Senior Manager, BDO
Karen Boriwondo, Manager, BDO
- Terms of Reference