Issue - meetings

This report details progress made on delivery of the 2020/21 Audit Plan for the period October to December (inclusive) 2020.  The report highlights that:

·       Thirteen audit assignments have been completed (with the following summary opinions - one ‘Substantial’, eleven ‘Reasonable’ and one Consultancy Review);

·       Thirty-seven audit assignments are in progress;

Implementation of audit recommendations is satisfactory.

The Head of Audit and Management Assurance presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'D' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

This report detailed progress made on delivery of the 2020/21 Audit Plan for the period October to December (inclusive) 2020.  The Committee was informed that thirteen audit assignments had been completed with one summary opinion of ‘Substantial’, eleven of ‘Reasonable’ and one of Consultancy Review issued. A further thirty-seven audit assignments were reported to be in progress.

Implementation of audit recommendations was considered to be satisfactory with good progress on delivery of the plan being reported. In response to questions, it was confirmed that emerging risks would be factored in response to corporate priorities. The issue of speed of processing of planning applications was suggested as a possible area for enquiry. In the meantime, and although the situation was being regularly monitored, the Head of Audit and Management Assurance expressed confidence that that the level of resources available for audit was adequate at the current time.

RESOLVED that the Audit and Governance Committee notes progress made and issues arising on the delivery of the 2020/21 Internal Audit Plan.

Voting: Unanimous