Agenda item - Review of the Effectiveness of Internal Audit 2013

Report of the Executive Director of Finance & Resources (copy attached).

17.1         The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director of Finance & Resources in relation to the Review of the Effectiveness of the System of Internal Audit. The council was required to conduct an annual review of the effectiveness of its internal audit, and the findings were to be considered by the Committee. The process was also regarded as part of the wider review of the Council’s governance arrangements and production of the Annual Governance Statement.

17.2         RESOLVED:

(i)         That the Committee considers the findings of the review of the effectiveness of Internal Audit, in particular the conclusion that the Council operates an effective of Internal Audit Service.

(ii)        That the Committee request an update on progress in implementing the actions arising from the effectiveness review, as part of Internal Audit Progress Report 2013/14 in September 2013.

(iii)       That the Committee note the conclusion of the review that the system of internal audit for Brighton & Hove City Council continues to be effective and operating in accordance with accepted professional practice.  Further that the council can place reliance on the system of internal audit for the purpose of its Annual Governance Statement.