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Audit and Governance Committee |
20 October 2021 |
Report of the Head of Internal Audit
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Audit & Counter Fraud Progress Report |
Summary
1 This report provides an update on the delivery of the internal audit work programme for 2021/22 and on counter fraud activity undertaken so far in the year.
Background
Internal Audit
3 The 2021/22 internal audit plan was approved by this committee at its meeting on 14 April 2021.
4 As noted in the Head of Internal Audit annual report to this committee on 16 June 2021, we had a higher level of outstanding 2020/21 work than would normally be expected. Much of the work that has taken place since the last report to this committee has therefore been on finalising this outstanding work.
5 Annex 1 provides details of the completed and ongoing internal audit work as well as plans for audit work to be completed in the remainder of 2021/22.
Counter Fraud
6 The counter fraud progress report is contained in annex 2. It reports on progress against the counter fraud work programme. A range of work is detailed including activity to promote awareness of fraud, work with external agencies, and information on the level of fraud reported to date.
Consultation
7 Not relevant for the purpose of the report.
Options
8 Not relevant for the purpose of the report.
Analysis
9 Not relevant for the purpose of the report.
Council Plan
10 The work of internal audit and counter fraud helps to support overall aims and priorities by promoting probity, integrity and accountability and by helping to make the Council a more effective organisation.
Implications
11 There are no implications to this report in relation to:
· Finance
· Human Resources (HR)
· Equalities
· Legal
· Crime and Disorder
· Information Technology (IT)
· Property
Risk Management Assessment
12 The council will be non-compliant with the PSIAS if the results of audit work are not reported to the committee and could therefore be exposed to increased levels of scrutiny and challenge.
Recommendation
13 Members are asked to:
(a) note the progress made in delivering the 2021/22 internal audit work programme, and current counter fraud activity.
Reason
To enable members to consider the implications of audit and fraud findings.
Contact Details
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Chief Officer Responsible for the report: |
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Max Thomas Head of Internal Audit Veritau Limited Telephone: 01904 552940
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Janie Berry Director of Governance Telephone: 01904 555385
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Report Approved |
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Date |
11/10/21 |
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Specialist Implications Officers
Not applicable
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Wards Affected: Not applicable |
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For further information please contact the author of the report |
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Background Papers
· 2021/22 Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Plan
Annexes
Annex 1 – Internal Audit progress report – October 2021
Annex 2 – Counter Fraud progress report – October 2021