Meeting documents

Recommendations:

i. That members note the internal audit opinion that the Council's systems contain a satisfactory level of internal control.

ii. That members note the satisfactory performance and achievements of Devon Audit Partnership during the first six months of 2013/14.

iii. That the Council's continuing commitment to the maintenance and enhancement of an anti-fraud culture is endorsed.

1. The key objective of Internal Audit is to provide assurance to Members, Executive Directors and the County Treasurer (as the Council's "section 151 responsible officer") on the adequacy and security of those systems on which the County Council relies for its internal control, both financial and management.

2. The attached report provides the six month audit opinion of the Council's Internal Audit Service (Devon Audit Partnership) and describes the progress to date against the internal audit plans for 2013/14 that were approved by the Audit Committee in March 2013. This work, and the continuing contribution of Devon Audit Partnership to both risk management and anti-fraud arrangements within the Council, lead to an opinion that the Council continues to have an effective framework of control which provides reasonable assurance regarding the effective, efficient and economic achievement of its objectives. The Committee can take assurance from these findings.

Mary Davis

Electoral Divisions: All

Local Government Act 1972

Contact for Enquiries: Robert Hutchins

Tel No: (01392) 382437 Larkbeare House

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There are no equality issues associated with this report