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 April to June 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 51% of the total plan had been delivered, exceeding the target of 45%. There had been 4 audits finalised in the quarter that had been given a limited assurance opinion. 6 audits had been removed from the plan and 35 unplanned reviews were added.  With reference to the survey response rate an average score of 4.5 out of 5 was given from service groupings. The summary of progress on the actions due were highlighted and members were informed that all performance indicators had been achieved.

Resolved:

(i)            That the amendments made to the 2016/2017 Annual Audit Plan, be noted.

(ii)          That the work undertaken by Internal Audit during the period ending 30 September 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.