Our Audit and Risk Committee helps the Chief Executive by offering advice and asking thoughtful questions. They focus on areas like risk management, control and governance. They also support year-end accountability and reporting. 

Committee members

• Lyndon Jones (Chair)
• Therese O’Donnell
• Jo O’Hara
• Clea Warner

The committee is supported by our Corporate Services team.

Who routinely attends Audit and Risk Committee meetings?

•    Our Chief Executive
•    Our Director of Corporate Services
•    Our Chief Financial Officer 
•    Representatives from Grant Thornton UK LLP
•    Representatives from the Scottish Government's Internal Audit Directorate

Meeting agenda and minutes

Agendas for 2025

• Agenda - March 2025 (PDF)

Agendas for 2024

• Agenda - November 2024 (PDF)
• Agenda - September 2024 (PDF)
• Agenda - June 2024 (PDF)
• Agenda - March 2024 (PDF)
• Agenda - February 2024 (PDF)

Minutes for 2025

• Minutes - March 2025 (PDF)

Minutes for 2024

• Minutes - November 2024 (PDF)
• Minutes - September 2024 (PDF)
• Minutes - June 2024 (PDF)
• Minutes - March 2024 (PDF)
• Minutes - February 2024 (PDF)

Related documents

Our Framework Document details the remit and membership of the committee.

Our Risk Management Policy and Framework details our approach to managing risk.

Previous agendas and minutes

You can request previous meeting agendas and minutes by emailing our Corporate Support team: corporate@forestryandland.gov.scot.