Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (and Section 151 Officer).

The report (appendix 2) outlines the findings of the recent external assessment.  The report concludes that the Internal Audit Service has passed and therefore fully complies with the requirements of the national standards.

Audit Committee is requested to note the content of the report.

Officer contact: John Pearsall on 474 4033 or Email: John.pearsall@stockport.gov.uk

The Deputy Chief Executive (and Section 151 Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which outlined the findings of the recent external assessment.  The report concluded that the Internal Audit Service has passed and therefore fully complied with the requirements of the national standards.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members asked for further clarification around timelines and the recommendations contained in the report.

·         Would it be beneficial to produce the external review more often?

·         Members enquired as to whether there were further standards/audits?  In response, the Committee was advised that the general audit standards were sufficient in terms of the service that is provided.

·         The Chair formally acknowledged the hard work that had been undertaken by the Audit team.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.