Agenda item

To receive and consider the final report of the Internal Auditor for 2022/23.

[Due to a delay in the production of the Annual Governance & Accountability Return for 2022/23, this item will be presented to Full Council on 26 June 2023 to meet the Council’s obligations under the Accounts & Audit (England) Regulations 2015].

The Committee received the final update report for 2022-23 from the Council’s internal Auditor’s, Auditing Solutions Ltd.

The RFO advised Members this was an important part of internal financial control at the Council. The Auditor’s checked key areas of financial management and that processes were in place, being adhered to and ensured relevant documentation was in order, in line with legislation.

Members were pleased to note the Auditor’s had found no areas of concern and thanked Officers for their diligence.

Resolved:

That, the final internal audit report for 2022-23 be noted.