Decision details

The committee considered the Internal Audit annual report for 2012/13, as presented by Ruth Lowry, Chief Internal Auditor. 

The report summarised the work of the Internal Audit Service during 2012/13 and the key themes arising in relation to internal control, governance and risk management across the council.

The opinion given in the report confirmed that there was generally a sound system of internal control, adequately designed to meet the council's objectives, and that controls were generally being applied consistently.

The committee noted that there were some weaknesses in the design and inconsistent application of controls that put the achievement of the council's objectives at risk. These included the risks around information governance which was identified as being the single most significant control issue facing the council.

Following discussion it was agreed that prior to the next meeting in September, a briefing session would be provided to the committee by the appropriate officers on the progress being made to improve the council's arrangements to ensure good information governance.

Resolved:   

i)  That the internal audit annual report to the authority for 2012/13 as set out at Appendix A to the report now presented be noted.

ii)  That prior to the next meeting in September, a briefing session be provided to the committee by appropriate officers on the progress being made to improve the council's arrangements to ensure good information governance.