The Annual Report of the Audit Risk and Management Committee was considered by that Committee on 19 March, 2013, at which it was agreed that the Annual Report 2012/13 be approved and referred to the Cabinet.

Councillor Phil Davies introduced a report by the Chief Internal Auditor which informed that to comply with best professional practice the Audit and Risk Management Committee completed an Annual Report for the Cabinet’s consideration on the work it had.

The Annual Report had been prepared by the Chair in consultation with the Internal Audit Section and was attached to the Chief Internal Auditor’s report.

Councillor Phil Davies proposed that the Cabinet approve the report.  He also thanked the Chair, Councillor Jim Crabtree and Members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee for their excellent work in monitoring and raising issues in respect of the Council’s accounts

RESOLVED:

That the Audit and Risk Management Committee’s Annual Report 2012/13 be approved.

The Chief Internal Auditor reported that to comply with best practice the Audit and Risk Management Committee was required to complete an annual report to Cabinet on the work undertaken by the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Resolved – That the draft Audit and Risk Management Committee Annual Report 2012/13 be approved and referred to the Cabinet.