Agenda item

The Committee received a report from the Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager which informed Members of the work carried out by Internal Audit during the period 1 April 2019 to 31 December 2019 as part of the 2019/2020 Internal Audit Plan (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Audit and Fraud Manager highlighted progress against the Plan for each Service Grouping, and informed Members of the amendments to the Plan and the unplanned audit reviews in the quarter. The report also provided a summary of the survey response rate, progress on actions due, implemented and overdue, and the finalised audits that had been issued with a limited assurance opinion.

Resolved:

That the following be noted:

a)   the amendments made to the 2019/2020 Annual Internal Audit Plan;

b)   the work undertaken by Internal Audit during the period ending 31 December 2019;

c)    the performance of the Internal Audit Service during the period;

d)   the progress made by service managers in responding to the work of Internal Audit.