Agenda item

Members to consider the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Services

Consideration was given to the Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion 2020-21, as contained on pages 101-116 of the Book of Reports which presented Members with the Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion for consideration. 

The Chairman invited the Internal Audit Manager to present the findings to the Committee.

Comments and Questions were raised regarding the following:

·         Thanks were expressed to the internal audit team for their work during the Covid pandemic.

·         Follow up on "limited" reports using trackers and reporting to other Committees.

·         Escalation process and bringing Officers before the Committee to answer questions.

·         Update on follow up reports to be incorporated in next report for the Committee Members.

RESOLVED:     That the Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion for 2021-22 be noted.