To consider a report of the Audit and Assurance Manager.

The Audit and Assurance Manager gave an overview of the report to the Committee. He drew the Committee’s attention to section four and the opinions received, which had all been positive for the three reports produced within the period. The Committee were informed that there would be a further update in November which would show the outcomes of those reports.

The Audit and Assurance Manager went through the rest of the work the team had done during the period including work on the AGS and work with the Information governance team. 12 out of 13 of the recommendations made within the team’s reports had been agreed. In terms of recommendations previously made that have recently been followed up, it was reported that good progress had been made with a large proportion having been implemented.  The Audit and Assurance Manager concluded the overview looking at the level of resource available and used by the team. He informed the Committee that the team would have a vacancy due to a member of staff leaving. There were a number of reports currently underway and more reports would be available for the next meeting. The Committee were informed that appendix 1 of the report provided a list of planned reports against actual and appendix 2 gave a summary of reports.

Following the overview the Committee were given the opportunity to ask questions but none were raised.

REOLVED: That the content of the report be noted.