The VSS Audit & Risk Committee (ARC)
The VSS Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and its Chair are appointed by the Board. The Chair is independent and is not a member of the VSS Board.
The ARC’s terms of reference set out its purpose as being to support the Interim Accounting Officer in monitoring risk, control and governance systems (including financial reporting). Additionally the ARC will advise the Board and the Accounting Officer on the adequacy of audit arrangements (internal and external) and on the implications of assurances provided in respect of risk and control.
The ARC’s agenda of work has been established in line with best practice set out in the Department of Finance and Personnel’s Audit and Risk Assurance Handbook. The ARC does not have executive powers.
In This Section
Bertha McDougall
Audit & Risk Committee Member
Bertha McDougall was appointed to the VSS Board on 4 December 2013. Previously, Bertha was a Commissioner for Victims and Survivors from 2008-2012, and also held the role of the Interim Commissioner for Victims and Survivors from 2004-2006. Bertha is currently the Chair of Forgotten Families.
| ARC Committee Meetings 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 20th 2022 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |
| July 20th 2022 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |
| May 20th 2022 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |
| March 29th 2022 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |
| January 12th 2022 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |
| ARC Committee Meetings 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 13 2021 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |
| July 21st 2021 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |
| April 14th 2021 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |
| February 9th 2021 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |
| January 13th 2021 | Remote - via Zoom | Download Document |