Internal Audit & Governance

Internal Audit & Governance consists of three teams, each responsible for a variety of Council Services and functions. In addition to these there is the Risk Management and Governance Team.

The key areas of work are:

• Assisting the Council in the pursuit of good corporate governance and the achievement of value for money
• Developing the Council's internal control environment and its Statement of Internal Control
• Developing and embedding a risk management culture and strategy across the Council
• Delivering the Annual Audit Plan to ensure the soundness of financial and other systems
• Deterring fraud and other poor financial practice through both planned and re-active work
• Undertaking independent investigations regarding allegations of fraud and irregularity whilst adhering to Council protocols and relevant legislation (eg Human Rights Act and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act)
• Managing the Council's risk and insurance strategy with a view to maximising security and minimising the costs of insurance

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