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The Committee heard from Mr Orr, a Somerset resident, who presented a statement suggesting that SWAP adopt a proactive role when large contacts are let or re-let. Mr Orr suggested that SWAP audits large contracts before or early in the service transfer process, and put forward a suggested checklist for any SWAP pre-contract audit.

The Strategic Manager – Financial Governance responded to the points raised by Mr Orr, noting the on-going review of the Council’s Contract Standing Orders, and the inclusion of pre-procurement guidance.

The Strategic Manager introduced the report and noted that: is was best practice was for the Committee to approve the Internal Audit Plan and Charter; the reduction in the number of Audit days from 1533 to 1400; the reinstatement of the Early Years audit days; and the loss of audit days due to the non-response of officers. The Strategic Manager further thanked Internal Audit for their work.

Members accepted the report.