Purpose

To present to the
Committee an update on the progress of the Internal Audit
Department.

Content

(a)       That the report be
accepted; and

 

(b)       That a report be
requested from the Chief Executive, summarising his perspective of
the main reasons for delayed actions, aside from the lack of
resources, and proposals for improving the timeliness and accuracy
of fulfilling action plans within the next six months.  In addition, that the responsible senior officer
and Cabinet Member attend the Committee to provide explanation
where there are insufficient reasons for delays with high priority
overdue actions.