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The Internal Audit Manager presented the report of the Chief Internal Auditor which summarised the work undertaken by the Internal Audit Service in the previous year. The report also provided an annual opinion on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the Council’s control and governance processes in accordance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) requirements. It was reported that the opinion of the Chief Internal Auditor, based upon audit work performed during 2023-24 and from cumulative knowledge of the organisation, was that the Council maintained adequate and effective control and governance processes overall.  The opinion noted that positive engagement had taken place with management in agreeing recommendations where audit work had identified weaknesses in the design or application of controls and that actions plans were in place.

Members considered the work of the internal audit service in the previous year relating to regeneration governance, information governance and financial resilience.

Resolved – That the Chief Internal Auditors report for 2023-24 be noted and endorsed.