68 Internal Audit Progress Report (00:35:00) PDF 795 KB
To receive the Devon Audit Partnership Internal Audit Progress Report.
Minutes:
The Committee received, and NOTED, a report * from the Devon Audit Partnership which highlighted the following:
The contents of the report were briefly outlined with particular reference to the following:
· The report included summaries in Appendix 1 of eight audits delivered since the last audit report; these included one Substantial, six Reasonable and one Limited Assurance report.
· The actual audit reports had been circulated to Committee members in advance of the meeting.
· The Repairs and Maintenance area needed some improvement to the systems and processes in place but these were in hand and being addressed.
· The new style of reporting Risk to members was in line with good practice.
· Some concerns were raised regarding business continuity planning.
Consideration was given to:
· Resource and software issues within the Repairs and Maintenance area. It was noted there were also difficulties in retaining and recruiting officers in this area.
· The opportunities available for income generation, for example, repairs and maintenance on private properties.
· The problem of addressing internal audit recommendations related to Business Continuity and Emergency Planning as resource has not been provided. A new Business Continuity and Emergency Planning role is proposed, however, this post would come at an additional cost to the authority. It was considered that risks in relation to the concerns raised should be flagged up as a risk area and given a greater emphasis.
Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.