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 revised Risk Based Internal Audit and Covid Assurance Plans originally approved by Audit Committee in March 2021.

Audit Committee is requested to note the report and comment upon the

contents.

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

A representative of the Corporate Director (Corporate and Support Services) and Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the progress made in the period 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021 against the revised Risk Based Internal Audit and Covid Assurance Plans originally approved by Audit Committee in March 2021.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Members noted the challenges that had been faced by the Audit team in carrying out their work and also the way in which reports were now being presented.

·         A short discussion took place relating to the dog warden service which had not been moved as quickly as it should have been.

·         Members asked about the role of Salford Computer Audit Services and how this worked in practice.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.