Implementing good practices in transparency, reporting and audit to deliver effective accountability demonstrated through:

Transparency Information — published on the website in accordance with the Local Government Transparency Code to promote openness and accountability through reporting on local decision making, public spending and democratic processes.

Agendas, Minutes and Decisions — published on the Authority's website and includes the rationale and considerations on which decisions are based. Internal Auditors — Worcestershire Internal Audit Shared Service Audit Team provides the internal audit function for the Authority and reports quarterly to the Audit & Standards Committee.

Internal Auditors — Worcestershire Internal Audit Shared Service Audit Team provides the internal audit function for the Authority and reports quarterly to the Audit & Standards Committee.

External Auditors — Bishop Fleming provides the external audit services to the Authority and reports regularly to the Audit & Standards Committee.

Annual Statement of Assurance — provides staff, partners and local communities with an assurance that the Authority is doing everything it can to keep them safe and that it is providing value for money.