REPORT TEMPLATE - Lichfield District Council

REPORT FOR NOTINGAUDIT COMMITTEE16 th September 2008Agenda Item: 9Contact Officer: Joy MullallyTel No (01543) 308030KEY DECISION: NOREPORT OF THE AUDIT MANAGERSUBMISSION OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT –APRIL TO JUNE 20081. Purpose of Report1.1 To report on the activity and performance of the Internal Audit Section for the first quarter ofthe 2008/2009 financial year.2. Recommendation2.1 That the Internal Audit Quarterly Progress Report for the period April to June 2008 be noted,attached at Appendix A.3. Statement of Reasons3.1 The Council, at its meeting on 17 th October 2006 approved that an Audit Committee be formedand agreed the Terms of Reference for the Audit Committee, which included responsibility forreceiving quarterly reports on progress against the plan (to include key performanceindicators).3.2 Accordingly, a detailed analysis of the work undertaken by the Internal Audit Section duringthe period April to June 2008 is attached at Appendix A.4. Any Alternative Options4.1 None.5. Consultation5.1 The quarterly progress report has been discussed and agreed with the Chief Executive andthe Council’s s151 Officer.Audit Committee page 1 of 2Submission on Quarterly Progress Report (Apr to Jun 2008)

6. Financial Implications6.1 There are no financial implications arising from this report.7. Strategic Plan Implications7.1 Internal Audit aims to support the Strategic Plan by providing an adequate and effectivesystem of internal audit of its accounting records and of its system of internal control inaccordance with the proper practices in relation to internal control.8. Sustainability Issues8.1 The audit process should identify how services can improve in a responsible way.9. Human Rights Issues9.1 Human rights issues should be considered as part of the delivery of the service, and if result ina risk, then the appropriate aspects will be considered as part of the audit.10. Crime and Community Safety Issues10.1 The Strategic audit plan includes Community Planning and Safety.11. Risk Management IssuesRiskAudit PlanbecomesunachievableAudit PlanbecomesirrelevantLikelihood/ImpactRiskCategoryCountermeasureTolerable Financial Continuous review toensure target isachieved.Tolerable Financial Continuous reviewto ensure any issuesthat become highrisk during the yearare included in thePlanResponsibilityAudit Manager /Principal AuditorAudit Manager /Principal AuditorBackground papers:-Various Internal Audit FilesAudit Committee page 2 of 2Submission on Quarterly Progress Report (Apr to Jun 2008)