Minutes:
The Committee considered a report of the External Auditor that presented a summary of the Audit Commission’s publication ‘Protecting the Public Purse’ (for copy see file of minutes).
The Engagement Senior Manager informed the Committee that the report compares the County Council’s fraud activity with its statistical neighbours.
The Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager gave assurances about the work carried out in the Corporate Fraud team and what areas of work they would focus on next year. He added that he would report back with 6 monthly briefings.
Resolved:
That the contents of the publication be noted.