The Chair introduced the report of the Chief Internal Auditor that provided Members with feedback from a recent training and development session provided to Members of this Committee by a professional trainer representing the Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA). The focus of the training had been on the role of the Audit Committee in the public sector and the aim was to inform and enlighten Members regarding their individual role and responsibilities in operating an effective Audit Committee.

The Chief Internal Auditor informed that the timing of the training had been such that not all Members had been in a position to attend and that with the Committee’s consent further training sessions be arranged for the future.

Resolved – That further ‘targeted’ training sessions be provided to Members during 2017/18.