Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services.

The report updates Members on the current status of both corporate and Investing in Stockport (IiS) risks for quarter 3 2015/16.

The Audit Committee is asked to consider this report which contains an update on the corporate risk environment for quarter 3 (2015/16).

Officer Contact: John Pearsall on Tel: 0161 474 4033 or email: john.pearsall@stockport.gov.uk.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating members on the current status of both corporate and Investing in Stockport (IiS) risks for quarter 3 2015/16.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Concerns were raised regarding the financial risks associated with the Digital by Design project and members requested a more detailed report on these risks;

·         The Internal Audit team and the External Auditors were involved in the Digital by Design project and were being constructive in their approach;

·         Further concerns were raised in respect to how work was prioritised within Digital by Design projects.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be requested to provide a detailed update on risks associated with the Digital by Design project to future meetings.