Issue - meetings

Report of the Internal Auditor.

Members were presented with the planning enforcement internal audit report which gave significant assurance with some improvement required. In response to a member’s question it was noted that the auditor planned to follow up to ensure recommendations had been implemented and would report back.

It was noted that the report concluded that the department performed well with limited resources and it was highlighted that the issue of resources should be addressed.

The report was noted and the chairman thanked all attendees.

Before the meeting closed the chairman discussed arranging training sessions for members with officers across the different services to ensure the committee was maximising its effectiveness. During discussion members also highlighted service areas, including housing repairs that the internal auditor could consider.