Issue - meetings

To receive an update on Internal Audit Activity.

The Audit & Governance Lead Manager presented the report to the Committee. The report summarised the Internal Audit Activity for the period. 31 July to 31 October 2023.  Its key focus was on the completion of audits contained in the plan as well as the fulfilment of the commercial plans. The report outlined completed audit reports of which 2 received a poor outcome, 2 reasonable and 6 with a good result.

Previous audits were summarised and had been followed up by the team.  All previous audits had now been graded as ‘good’ and details contained at Appendix 1 of the report. Follow-up audits were planned and the results reported to the Committee in January 2024.

Members commented on the Direct Payments audit and noted the reports had  progressed from reasonable to good. A discussion took place regarding relevant directors of service areas being invited to speak to members at a future Committee. The report and the work done by officers was welcomed.

Officers confirmed this was a summary and that a follow-up would take place in December / January to explore the progress. Members were assured that any relevant director would be notified and invited to attend the committee as required.

RESOLVED – that the planned work of Internal Audit undertaken between 1 July 2023 and 31 October 2023 and unplanned work to date, be noted.