the annual financial statements assurance on the operation and implementation of the risk management framework overview of the scope, quality and outcome of internal and external audits monitoring our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and compliance policies. The Charter for the Audit and Risk Committee, approved by the Board, specifies the committee’s purpose and objectives, authority, membership, attendance at meetings, and roles and responsibilities. Members The Audit and Risk Committee membership comprised: David Thompson Chair of Audit and Risk Committee Andrew Guy Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member Catherine McGovern Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member Jennifer Kanis Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member Robbie Campo, Non-Executive Director Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member Betty King, Non-Executive Director Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member A standing invitation to attend the Audit and Risk Committee meetings is issued to the: Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, Manager Complaints and Statutory Compliance external auditor—the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office internal auditor—KPMG. These representatives receive a copy of the meeting papers and minutes. The Audit and Risk Committee met four times in 2016–17. Internal audit KPMG provides our internal audit services. Our internal auditing procedures assist the Audit and Risk Committee through examining our control and risk management practices and determining whether they are effective, efficient and economical in assisting us to achieve our objectives. Where necessary, improvements in procedures and systems are recommended. Reports The Audit and Risk Committee was regularly presented with reports on audit activities undertaken, advisory services provided and audit support carried out. Reports and advice during the year included: information technology project management
the annual financial statements assurance on the operation and implementation of the risk management framework overview of the scope, quality and outcome of internal and external audits monitoring our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and compliance policies. The Charter for the Audit and Risk Committee, approved by the Board, specifies the committee’s purpose and objectives, authority, membership, attendance at meetings, and roles and responsibilities. Members The Audit and Risk Committee membership comprised: David Thompson Chair of Audit and Risk Committee Andrew Guy Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member Catherine McGovern Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member Jennifer Kanis Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member Robbie Campo, Non-Executive Director Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member Betty King, Non-Executive Director Non-executive Audit and Risk Committee member A standing invitation to attend the Audit and Risk Committee meetings is issued to the: Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, Manager Complaints and Statutory Compliance external auditor—the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office internal auditor—KPMG. These representatives receive a copy of the meeting papers and minutes. The Audit and Risk Committee met four times in 2016–17. Internal audit KPMG provides our internal audit services. Our internal auditing procedures assist the Audit and Risk Committee through examining our control and risk management practices and determining whether they are effective, efficient and economical in assisting us to achieve our objectives. Where necessary, improvements in procedures and systems are recommended. Reports The Audit and Risk Committee was regularly presented with reports on audit activities undertaken, advisory services provided and audit support carried out. Reports and advice during the year included: information technology project management