Agenda item

To consider the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Services.

Consideration was given to the Internal Audit Activities – Progress Report as contained on pages 83 to 96 of the Book of Reports, which advised of progress against the 2021/22 Internal Audit Plan.

The Internal Audit Manager outlined the report and responded to comments and questions raised by Members:

·         Update on Bulky Waste audit recommendations – Good progress

·         Fraud – Taking part in the National Fraud Initiative (NFI)/ data matching/savings made

·         Fraud/ sharing intelligence in respect of Government £150 rebate scheme

·         Performance Indicators – Good progress made

·         Comment from Councillor I Davis in relation to a Grant Thornton representative should be present at all A&G Committee meetings

RESOLVED: That Members note progress in the year to date.

Note: Councillor N Furey left the meeting at the conclusion of this item.