Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive enclosed.

The Director of Resources & Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report for information providing the committee with an independent opinion on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the Council’s framework of governance, risk management and internal control; including a summary of the internal audit work that supports the Opinion: any impairments or restrictions in scope of work undertaken; and the outcomes of the self-assessment that the audit work undertaken was in conformance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

The overall opinion of the Internal Audit Manager for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2023 was “Substantial Assurance.”

Committee looked forward to further updates in relation to reviews that were in progress, as noted in report, and would be reported to the Accounts and Audit Committee throughout the year.