Internal Audit Annual Report 2023/24
Decision Maker: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Purpose:
The committee has considered periodic reports
of progress throughout the year that support this overall report
and the conclusion that moderate assurance can be provided over the
county council's systems of internal control and governance. This
report summarises the work that the Internal Audit Service has
undertaken during 2023/24 and the key themes arising in relation to
internal control, governance and risk management across the county
council.
Decisions:
Andy Dalecki, Head of Internal Audit presented the Internal Audit Annual Report for 2023/24.
It was highlighted that the council's control environment, particularly in relation to Oracle Fusion, was improved compared to the previous year.
In response to members' concern about cybercrime and the risk it posed to all public sector organisations, it was highlighted that the council's business continuity planning and technical specialists improved its resilience to respond to and mitigate possible attacks. The council used specialist auditors from Salford City Council to provide it with technical assurance, allowing the council's Internal Audit Service to focus on digital governance.
The committee expressed its thanks for the clear and informative annual report.
Resolved: That the Internal Audit Annual Report 2023/24, and the information it provides to support the council's Annual Governance Statement, be noted.
Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);
Contact: Mark Baskerville Email: Mark.Baskerville@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 538615.
Report author: Mark Baskerville
Date of decision: 22/07/2024
Decided at meeting: 22/07/2024 - Audit, Risk and Governance Committee
Accompanying Documents:
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