The Director of Finance presented his report which provide an update on the Councils ‘No PO No Pay’ policy. The report outlined improvements that had been made in relation to purchase order (PO) processing, supplier management and system controls since implementation of the Oracle Fusion system.

Members requested further data providing a breakdown of the number of purchase orders by volume and value, and retrospective orders for the previous year. It was agreed that the Director of Finance and Chief Internal auditor would explore the inclusion of such data in future Internal Audit Updates and/or delivery by way of a briefing note.

Resolved – That the report be noted.