Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager which informed members of the work carried out by Internal Audit during the period January to March 2016 ( for copy see file of Minutes).

The Audit and Fraud Manager highlighted the movements in the plan, removed audits and unplanned reviews added to the plan. The Committee were advised that there were no draft audit reports outstanding and that 93% of actions had been implemented. 77% of the Service groupings had responded to the survey, with an average score of 4.4 out of 5. There had been 3 audits finalised in the quarter that had been given a limited assurance opinion.

Councillor Davinson noted once again that the survey response rate from CAS- Schools had improved.  The Chairman congratulated the team for working hard to achieve this improvement.

Mr Beavis asked if the service could be compromised for asking for feedback.  The Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager explained that it was a requirement to request feedback on every assignment carried out.  The service had found that the best way to do this was by means of a survey.  It was found to be a learning curve for all involved in the process.

Resolved:

(i)            That the amendments made to the 2015/2016 Annual Audit Plan, be noted.

(ii)          That the work undertaken by Internal Audit during the period ending 31 March 2016 and the assurance on the control environment provided, be noted.

(iii)         That the performance of the Internal Audit Service during the period, be noted.

(iv)         That the progress made by service managers in responding to the work of Internal Audit, be noted.