Issue - meetings

The report of the Executive Manager – Finance and Corporate Services

Mr Chris Williams, Head of Internal Audit at RSM, the Council’s internal auditors, presented the Council’s Internal Audit Annual Report 2017/18. It was noted that the report was the last report for the financial year and showed that all audits had been completed for the year, along with recommendations made.

The report highlighted the completion of the Internal Audit Plan for 2017/18 in accordance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. Mr Williams advised that the overall opinion was positive and that the Council response to previous audits and recommendations was good. Mr Williams advised that RSM had concluded that the Council had an adequate and effective framework for risk management, governance and internal control.

The group considered the report and questioned on what basis were areas considered for audit sampling. Mr Williams advised that the plan was flexible and provided a broad spectrum for internal audit and felt that a 3-year plan was sufficient.

It was RESOLVED that the report be noted.