Issue - meetings

This report summarises internal audit activity in respect of audit reports issued during the period to, as well as reporting on the performance of the Internal Audit service.

Geoff Drake, Chief Internal Auditor introduced the report, which summarised internal audit activity for the quarter to 31 March 2010. He said that there were 2 outstanding reports, and 7 outstanding recommendations. The report also contained the Limited Assurance report issued on the Use of Consultants by the Council; all recommendations were expected to be fully implemented in early July.

With regard to the audit’s findings. Geoff Drake said that the chief concerns were about audit trails documenting appointment, rather than the appointments themselves. He added that the checks would be made on implementation, with enforced process changes likely if the problems were not resolved. A further update would be available at the Committee’s next meeting.

RESOLVED THAT

The report be noted.