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This report details progress made on delivery of the 2021/22 Audit Plan for the period July to September (inclusive) 2021. The report highlights that:

·        Eight audit assignments have been completed (one ‘Substantial’, six ‘Reasonable’ and one ‘Partial’ audit opinions);

·        Twenty audit assignments are in progress;

·        Implementation of audit recommendations is satisfactory;

An action plan is in place to address the issues raised during a recent Public Sector Internal Audit Standards external assessment.

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 'E' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The report described progress made on delivery of the 2021/22 Audit Plan for the period July to September (inclusive) 2021. It was reported that eight audit assignments have been completed including one ‘Substantial’, six ‘Reasonable’ and one ‘Partial’ audit opinions. In addition, twenty audit assignments were in progress and implementation of audit recommendations were reported to be satisfactory.

An action plan was in place which included four specific actions to address issues raised during a recent Public Sector Internal Audit Standards external assessment and a copy of the plan was set out for the Committee.

It was also reported that a report reviewing the governance framework for management of parks was in the course of preparation for submission to the Committee.

RESOLVED that the Audit and Governance Committee notes progress made and issues arising on the delivery of the 2021/22 Internal Audit Plan.

Voting: Unanimous