Issue - meetings

The report of the Head of Policy and Performance seeks the Committee’s endorsement of the approach to internal audit planning and invites the Committee to approve the Internal Audit Plan 2011-2012.

The report of the Head of Policy and Performance invited the Committee to approve the Internal Audit Plan for 2011-2012.

The Authority was required to maintain an adequate and effective system of internal audit in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003, as amended. 

Members raised the issue of the Council’s responsibility to respond to Freedom of Information requests versus the cost of providing the information.  Officers assured Members that this was being kept under regular review.  There were some individuals who made repeat requests, and wherever possible, “requestors” were directed to information which was already publicly available on the website or contained in other documents. Transparency was important to the Council and measures were taken to ensure that information was easily accessible. An open approach was adopted in respect of the provision of information which was balanced against the appropriate use of staff resources.

RESOLVED:  That the approach to internal audit planning be endorsed and the Internal Audit Plan 2011-2012 be approved.