Agenda item

The report which asked Members to consider the Internal Audit 2022/23 Annual Report, was presented by Ian  Morton of Veritau.  It was noted that the overall opinion on the framework of governance, risk management and control operating in the Authority was of substantial assurance and there were no significant control weaknesses which needed to be included in the Annual Governance Statement.

Members were advised that an action plan had been put in place to address the reasonable, rather than substantial assurance level relating to Health and Safety, however this could be considered for further follow up in the next year’s audit.

It was noted that there was an error in the report in paragraphs 1 and 12 regarding the date of the Annual Report and these should state 2022/23 not 2021/22.

A motion to approve the recommendation was moved, seconded, voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

To note and accept the 2022/23 Annual Report from the Internal Auditors as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.