SQA Committees
Audit Committee
The SQA Audit Committee:
- provides independent advice and assurance on the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal control, risk management systems and governance
- supports the SQA Board and Accountable Officer with regard to their responsibilities for issues of risk, control, governance and associated assurance through a process of constructive challenge
- ensures that effective arrangements are in place to provide assurances on risk management, in line with the SQA's Assurance Framework, as established in partnership with SQA's Internal Auditors.
Audit Committee minutes
2020
- Minutes of the meeting held on 27 July 2020 (325 KB)
- Minutes of the meeting held on 1 June 2020 (346 KB)
- Minutes of the meeting held on 16 March 2020 (353 KB)
2019
- Minutes of the meeting held on 21 October 2019 (339 KB)
- Minutes of the meeting held on 29 July 2019 (270 KB)
- Minutes of the meeting held on 3 June 2019 (330 KB)
- Minutes of the meeting held on 18 March 2019 (346 KB)
2018
- Minutes of the meeting held on 5 November 2018 (341 KB)
- Minutes of the meeting held on 30 July 2018 (911 KB)
- Minutes of the meeting held on 21 May 2018 (1.06 MB)
- Minutes of the meeting held on 5 March 2018 (1.01 MB)
2017
Audit Committee standing orders
- Audit Committee Standing Orders (189 KB)
Performance Committee
The SQA Performance Committee
- supports the SQA Board in monitoring progress towards, and successful delivery of, SQA’s corporate objectives.
- monitors the performance of all SQA’s activities.
- monitors the achievement of best value in the public services.
- reviews and support the continued development of key performance indicators in alignment with the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework.