Decision details

To seek Members' agreement in principle for a shared internal Audit & Fraud Service between CYC and NYCC. Further detail will be developed and brought to Members for approval within 6 months. Those affected will be internal customers and staff with the Audit & Fraud Teams.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised to:

(i)                 Note the officer discussions to date and the agreement, in principle, to develop a shared service solution with North Yorkshire County Council for the provision of audit and fraud services;

(ii)               Approve the proposed shared management arrangements as set out in this report (phase I of the proposal) from 1 October 2007 until at least March 2008, but with the option to extend this period by up to 12 months;

(iii)             Approve the commitment of resources to the arrangement on the basis of the existing audit and fraud service levels and costs.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:To enable Members to consider future collaboration with North Yorkshire County Council in the delivery of internal audit and fraud services.