Events and Calendar for SayProRoyal-13 SayPro Royal Board Audit and Compliance Committee

SayProRoyal-13: SayPro Royal Board Audit and Compliance Committee – Events & Annual Calendar

Annual Committee Calendar Overview

Month	Key Activities & Events
January	– Annual Audit Planning Meeting – Review of previous year’s audit outcomes – Confirm internal audit schedule
February	– Kick-off Internal Audit – Compliance Training for Committee Members & Key Staff
March	– Q1 Compliance Status Report – Risk Register Update – External Auditor Engagement Begins
April	– Internal Audit Progress Review – Policy Review Session (Round 1)
May	– Q2 Pre-Compliance Review – Audit Committee Workshop: Best Practices in Governance
June	– Mid-Year Risk Assessment – Internal Control Evaluation – Compliance Health Check
July	– Policy Review Session (Round 2) – Mid-Year Internal Audit Report
August	– External Audit Preparation Review – Fraud & Irregularity Detection Simulation
September	– Q3 Compliance Audit – Draft External Audit Reports Submitted – Whistleblower Report Review
October	– Annual Risk Assessment Report – Final External Audit Review – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Alignment Meeting
November	– Final Committee Review Meeting – Next Year’s Audit Plan Draft
December	– Annual Report to the SayPro Royal Board – Year-End Compliance Certification – Audit & Compliance Appreciation Event

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Event Highlights & Descriptions

Annual Audit Planning Meeting (January)

• Define the scope and timeline for all internal and external audits.
• Allocate responsibilities across departments and committee members.

Quarterly Compliance Reports (March, June, September, December)

• Review and approve internal compliance reports.
• Address any emerging risks or violations.
• Review compliance with SayPro’s Code of Conduct and regulations.

Mid-Year Risk Review & Internal Controls Evaluation (June)

• Analyze internal controls.
• Evaluate performance of current risk mitigation strategies.
• Review whistleblower mechanism effectiveness.

Audit Committee Training & Development Sessions

• February: Compliance Essentials & Audit Fundamentals
• May: Governance & Financial Accountability Best Practices
• August: Fraud Detection, Ethics, and Crisis Preparedness

Policy Review Sessions (April & July)

• Review financial, procurement, HR, and operational compliance policies.
• Recommend policy updates to the Royal Board.

External Audit Touchpoints

• March: Confirm Engagement with External Auditors
• August: Audit Preparation Review
• September: Review Draft External Audit Reports
• October: Final External Audit Review

Annual Risk Assessment & GRC Alignment (October)

• Present annual risk heat maps and risk appetite evaluation.
• Align Governance, Risk, and Compliance strategy for next year.

Year-End Reporting & Recognition (December)

• Submit Audit Committee’s annual report to the SayPro Royal Board.
• Conduct final compliance certification review.
• Host an appreciation event for members and stakeholders.

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