Issue - meetings

The Head of Internal Audit presented the draft Internal Audit Annual Plan (2020/21) for approval by the Audit Committee.  The Head of Internal Audit explained that the original plan was drafted in March but as a consequence of the disruption from Covid-19, the plan has been reprioritised by the Corporate Management Team and Senior Management Teams. The detailed plan would be developed as Audit Staff return from redeployment duties as well as vacant posts being filled.

The Chair and the Head of Internal Audit responded to questions from Councillors Kevin Small and Councillor Jim Robbins covering:

1)   Clarification of the scope of the update report into the Swindon Housing Company.

2)   How the plan will be reprioritised and updated over the year to make best use of resources.

3)   How the Audit Committee would be kept updated with progress reports throughout the year.

The Chair and the Head of Internal Audit agreed to involve ward councillors in the review of Toothill Big Local

Resolved - That the draft Internal Audit plan for 2020/21, attached at Appendix 1, be approved as the Committee is satisfied that it includes all areas where it requires assurance with regards to the Council’s Control, Risk and Governance framework.