Issue - meetings

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

The report (Appendix 6) aims to communicate to all stakeholders the key and recurring issues, risks and subsequent recommendations made from the  internal audits of schools undertaken in 2022/23.

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

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

A representative of The Deputy Chief Executive (and Section 151 Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which aimed to communicate to all stakeholders the key and recurring issues, risks and subsequent recommendations made from the  internal audits of schools undertaken in 2022/23.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members raised the issue of virtually all schools being in deficit and how big a problem this was.  In response, the Committee was assured that this was being managed by the Education team and the Director of Education.

·         Members enquired whether schools were receptive to the advice given.

·         A short discussion took place as to what happened to schools who were not performing well in certain areas.

·         Members raised the issue of how school audits were financed, particularly those who were not local authority maintained.

·         A short explanation was provided as to how the audit findings were followed up and monitored.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.