Agenda item

Annual Review of the System of Internal Audit

Joint Report of the Interim Corporate Director of Neighbourhood Services and the Interim Corporate Director: Resources / Treasurer to the Joint Committee.

 

Minutes:

The Audit and Fraud Manager, Resources, Stephen Carter stated that it was a requirement for the body that reviews the accounts to also have a review of the effectiveness of Internal Audit (for copy see file of minutes). 

 

Members noted that part of the role of Durham County Council’s Audit Committee was to scrutinise the performance and effectiveness of Internal Audit and had received a report at its meeting in July.  It was explained that this provided assurance to the Joint Committee that the work carried out by Internal Audit was in line with best practice and the latest audit standards.  It was explained that as part of the standards there was a requirement for an external review every 5 years and this had been undertaken by Newcastle City Council and was appended to the Committee Report. 

 

Resolved:

 

That the information demonstrating the efficiency and effectiveness of the           Durham County Council Internal Audit Service be noted.

 

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