Decision details

Ruth Lowry, Head of Internal Audit Service, presented the report circulated to the Committee which highlighted key issues that the Audit and Governance Committee should be aware of in fulfilling its role of providing independent oversight of the adequacy of the County Council's governance, risk management and internal control framework.

In relation to the information in the report on inappropriate access to systems, it was confirmed that there was no evidence that access was retained and used. In addition, members were advised that management team were aware of the issue and would be considered as part of a wider development of ICT systems.

Members raised concerns around the information contained in the report on the payroll processing by BTLS and the incidents of salary overpayments.  It was confirmed work was ongoing to recover overpayments and to take steps to improve processes to reduce future risk.  It was confirmed that the Committee would be updated on progress.

Resolved: That;

a)  The Internal Audit Service Progress report for the period to mid-March 2017 be considered.

b)  An update to the Committee on the concerns raised on the payroll processing by BTLS be provided