Meeting documents

To consider this report.

The Committee considered this report, introduced by the Assistant Director of the South West Audit Partnership (SWAP), that provided a thorough overview and general update of the progress made against the 2018/19 Audit Plan. It was noted that no significant corporate risk had been identified and no partial opinion reports had been finalised in the quarter.

It was noted that the report provided details on the progress of the plan and this was broadly in line with that of the SWAP average. This had been achieved despite some delays experienced in the scheduling of work, with some requests to defer some audits to later in the year or the next year.

Members heard that following a slow start due to audit delays and deferrals, catch-up had been possible over he last few months and reasonable progress was being made in relation to plan delivery. In response to a question it was stated that there remained much audit work to deliver but Members received assurance from the Assistant Director of SWAP that they were now on track to do so.

There was a brief discussion about training and the Chair noted that all Members were encouraged to undertake training and/or having briefings from Officers to further develop their skills. The Committee accepted the report.

The Committee considered this report, introduced by the Assistant Director of the South West Audit Partnership (SWAP), that provided a thorough overview and general update of the progress made against the 2018/19 Audit Plan. It was noted that no significant corporate risk had been identified and no partial opinion reports had been finalised in the quarter.

It was noted that the report provided details on the progress of the plan and this was broadly in line with that of the SWAP average. This had been achieved despite some delays experienced in the scheduling of work, with some requests to defer some audits to later in the year or the next year.

Members heard that following a slow start due to audit delays and deferrals, catch-up had been possible over he last few months and reasonable progress was being made in relation to plan delivery. In response to a question it was stated that there remained much audit work to deliver but Members received assurance from the Assistant Director of SWAP that they were now on track to do so.

There was a brief discussion about training and the Chair noted that all Members were encouraged to undertake training and/or having briefings from Officers to further develop their skills. The Committee accepted the report.