Annual Report and Accounts 2009-10 - Welfare Reform impact ...

Significant internal control issues
ILF Grant Recovery work is an area that I sought additional assurance for
in 2009-10. The Grant Recovery process was also subject to internal audit
scrutiny (at the request of ILF Senior Management) and subsequently
received an adequate assurance rating. Focussing on this area has led
to improved reporting to the Trustees Board, Audit Committee, SMB
and DWP; it has also improved assurance and confidence in this area of
work. The Grant Recovery Team routinely publishes detailed performance
reports highlighting the current position.
It is noteworthy that three internal audit assignments were actively
sought by ILF Senior Management to gain assurance on vital areas of
the business. Each of these audit assignments gained either substantial
or adequate assurance ratings.
During the year there have been no significant control weaknesses
reported within the ILF. Our audit and internal management reporting
continue to identify issues to be addressed within normal day-to-day
business and none of these have been identified as significant control
weaknesses.
Patrick Boyle, Chief Executive and Accounting Officer
23 June 2010
66 Independent Living Fund (2006)