Issue - meetings

To receive the Annual Internal Audit Report for 2023-24 from the Devon Audit Partnership (DAP).

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Devon Assurance Partnership (DAP) presenting their annual Outturn report for 2024/2025.

The following was highlighted within the report:

·       This was the end of year summary report and reflected back on all of the work that had taken place set against their Internal Audit Plan for 2023/2024.

·       The different types of assurance opinion were explained.

·       The Committees attention was drawn to the management actions listed under each summary report.

·       The Assurance Map was referred to.

·       The internal framework for auditors had been revised.

·       There was a 96% satisfaction rate for the audits undertaken by DAP.

Discussion took place with regard to:

·       The fact that no evidence of fraud had been detected in relation to 3Rivers, therefore it was now hoped those allegations would cease.

·       A Phoenix House fire drill had been untaken in the previous month, therefore the report needed updating.

Note: * Report previously circulated.