Issue - meetings

The Chief Internal Auditor presented the first quarterly report on the performance of the internal audit team and progress against the 2019/20 agreed audit plan as at 30^th June 2019.

30% of the planned work has been started with 11% being at draft report stage.  There has been one substantial assurance opinion and limited assurance opinion issued.  Work has included finalising draft reports outstanding at 31^st March 2019, performance indicators, grant claims, special investigations and provision of financial advice to services. The 11% of the plan completed is just below the target of 12%.

The jobs that have been issued with opinions are National Performance Indicators and Castle Park Primary School. 

In response to a question, it was confirmed that there is a Limited opinion in respect of Castle Park Primary School and more information will follow in the next quarter report.

The Committee noted the audit opinions issued and the progress made by the Section towards meeting the 2019/20 Operational Audit Plan and the Section’s performance indicators at the 3 months stage of the financial year.