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 as part of the 2017/2018 Internal Audit Plan (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager highlighted the movements in the plan, removed audits and unplanned reviews added to the plan. The Committee were advised that 23.8% of the total plan had been delivered, exceeding the target of 22.5%. There had been 3 audits finalised in the quarter that had been issued a limited assurance opinion. With reference to the survey response rate an average score of 4.6 out of 5 was given from service groupings. The summary of progress on the actions due were highlighted and members were informed that 96% of actions had been implemented.

Resolved:

(i)           That the amendments made to the 2018/2019 Annual Internal Audit Plan, be noted.

(ii)          That the work undertaken by Internal Audit during the period ending 30 June 2019 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.