Decision details

The committee received the Head of Internal Audit Opinion.

 

The committee made the following comments on the report

 

i.        The Head of Internal Audit was asked whether there were any similarities with the profile of work undertaken at Peterborough City Council. The committee were advised that, as Peterborough was a unitary authority, a significant proportion of the Internal Audit work was focussed on Children’s Services, Schools and Adult Social Care.

 

ii.          Clarification was requested on whether the issues related to leaseholder service charges had been resolved. The committee were advised that the issues had been identified, resolved and reported back to Housing Management Board.

 

iii.          Members questioned, why no significant issues had been identified with the Brandon Court items, despite the significant delays. The Head of Internal Audit noted the comment.

 

iv.      The Head of Internal Audit was asked to provide an explanation for the apparent high level of non or limited assurance reports, and whether the audit plan completion target was set too high. The Head of Internal Audit explained that the plan focussed on areas of highest risk, and areas where concerns had been raised. The committee were also advised that the 95% completion target was appropriate and was based on no other priorities developing during the year

 

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Resolved (Unanimously) to

 

i.        Note the Head of Internal Audit: Annual Audit Opinion 2011/12.