Issue - meetings

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

The report sets out the progress made by internal audit against the approved Internal Audit Plan approved by the Audit Committee in March 2023.

Audit Committee is requested to note the report.

Officer contact John Pearsall on telephone number 0161 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 set out the progress made by internal audit against the approved Internal Audit Plan approved by the Audit Committee in March 2023.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         In relation to the data breach referred to in the report, how did this happen, was more training needed and what lessons had been learned as a result?

·         Members requested confirmation that there had been no closed recommendations in this period.

·         Members recommended training for all staff on information security training.

·         What punishments were applied to people who were found to have committed fraud?  Members noted that the audit team were doing a great job in this area and asked for their thanks to be passed on.

·         Would information on the requirements relating to gifts and hospitality be included in the induction training for staff and members?

·         Was there enough attention being paid to the emerging risks of climate change?

·         How were costs relating to Leisure Community Interest Company being managed?

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.