Agenda item

Report of the Chamberlain.

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Chamberlain updating on the work of Internal Audit that had been undertaken for the CoLP since the last report in September 2016.

The Chairman noted that 48 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) had not been reviewed within a year of the set deadlines. The Commissioner explained that there had been some delay in getting policies signed off by the appropriate authority. Compared with the previous year these numbers were lower, and that further progress had been made since the audit work which reported figures for the end of April 2016. The PMG had received an update showing alower percentage which CoLP would circulate to the Sub-Committee.

The Chairman sought clarification on the amber items contained in the report and highlighted the outstanding recommendations. The items would be reviewed by the Commissioner. The Commissioner commented that the outstanding foreign currency would be banked that week and that the new cash management SOP would be presented to SMB in December.  On gifts and hospitality, the CoLP were looking into best practice on ensuring the register was easy to use, accessible and up to date.

The Economic Crime Academy business plan would be in place by the new financial year. The Committee questioned the impact of demand on costs, and the Commissioner explained that a balance between public service and profitable work would be required.

It was confirmed that outstanding audit reports noted in the Schedule of Internal Audit Projects 2016/17 would be completed by March 2017. Recommendations were also outstanding from the audits completed on Standard Operating Procedure, Economic Crime Academy and Community Consultation. Dates for completion, in particular regarding the Telecoms PBX recommendations, were required, and the Chamberlain would come back to the Sub-Committee with an update and target completion dates once they had consulted with IT.

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