Decision details

The Senior Auditor presented the report to Members and asked Members to comment on the new format of the report.

Councillor D De Lacy commented that he had difficulty in assessing the importance of some of the audits and asked that the report include more information in future.  He also raised concerns regarding continuous missed target dates and asked how this could be addressed.  The Senior Auditor agreed that more information could be included.  She also explained that the missed targets for the audits were the responsibility of the Service Manager and she was aware that a new process was being introduced to keep the Corporate Leadership Team informed. 

Councillor T Neilson suggested that an additional column be added to the report with an explanation from the Service Manager as to why the target date had been missed.  The Committee concurred with the suggestion.  The Senior Auditor agreed to include this information in future reports.

Councillor R Woodward asked if there was anything that could be done as a Committee regarding the missed target dates.  The Monitoring Officer suggested that if Members were not happy with the comments provided by the Service Managers then they could refer it to the Corporate Leadership Team for consideration.  Members agreed.

Councillor N Smith queried the allocations audit following a whistle blowing allegation as referred to in the report and asked for further information.  The Monitoring Officer explained that as it was a confidential matter, no information could be given but she would however express Members concerns.

It was moved by Councillor T Neilson, seconded by Councillor R Woodward and

RESOLVED THAT:

The report be noted.