Agenda item

To consider the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Services - report to follow

Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Property as contained on pages 95–106 of the Book of Reports, the purpose of which is to provide an annual report summarising the work undertaken by internal audit for 2019/20.

The Chairman invited the Internal Audit Manager to present the report to the Committee. An overview of the report was presented, including the impact of Covid-19. A table of assurances has been prepared, using a similar method to those used in audit reviews. These were explained and it was confirmed that follow up reviews would also be carried out in relation to these matters and any findings reported back to the Committee. The Audit Team will continue to develop working practices and will report monthly to the Management Team. As such, additional items may be added to the work programme moving forwards.

Comments and questions were raised in respect of the following:

·         Areas of concern to monitor

·         Protecting future risks

RESOLVED: Report to be noted.

RESOLVED: That the Annual Governance Statement 2019/20, set out in appendix 1, be approved and commended to the Leader and Chief Operating Officer for signature.