Agenda item

Report of the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management which provided an update on the internal audit reviews undertaken between September 2014 and October 2014 as well as further information on the completion of the 2013/2014 Internal Audit Plan.  The report also included a schedule of planned work for 2014/2015.

Governance Structure - The Sub Committee noted that a clear governance structure was now in place in relation to the Police Programme Office.  It had been recommended that the Town Clerk considered the requirement for CoLP projects to be scrutinised by the City’s Project Board after the robust challenge that the Force’s Senior Management Team undertake. The Town Clerk felt that it was important to ensure that all major projects were scrutinised by the Project Board, but would instruct the Committee Clerk to seek to reduce the time gap between CoLP project approval and Project Board meetings.

Police compensation claims - Members were informed that a flavour of the claims received could be provided through the dashboard and Officers were giving consideration to the compliance process for this matter.  Further information on claims trends would be circulated to Members.

Business continuity/Disaster Recovery – The Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management informed the Committee that a draft report had been produced but was yet to be issued due to an ad hoc piece of work that required completion.

Where there were staff changes or a reduction in budget, the Chamberlain would be consulted to express concern that there should not be a reduction in the level of audit service provided to the Police.

An updated project plan for the 14/15 audits would be circulated to Members.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.