Agenda item

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager which informed Members of the work that had been carried out by Internal Audit during the period 1 April 2019 to 30 September 2019 as part of the 2019/2020 Internal Audit Plan (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 47% of the total plan had been delivered, exceeding the target of 45%. There had been 1 audit 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.  From paragraph 21 of the report he reported on governance arrangements for companies and the appointment of directors to them.  This would be monitored and referred to as part of the Annual Internal Audit Opinion for 2019/20.

Referring to page 146 of the report Councillor Carr commented that the driver checks had a final opinion of moderate and he would have expected this to be higher.  The Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager assured the committee that this was an acceptable position as should there was any risk to life, property or assets he would have given a limited assurance opinion.

Resolved:

That

(i)           the amendments made to the 2019/2020 Annual Internal Audit Plan be noted;

(ii)          the work undertaken by Internal Audit during the period ending 30 September 2019 be noted;

(iii)         the performance of the Internal Audit Service during the period be noted;

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