Decision details

RESOLVED: That the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee:

(1)   Noted the Annual Assurance Statement and Internal Audit Annual Report.

(2)   Noted the results of the self-assessment required by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) and the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).

(3)   Approved the Shared Internal Audit Service Audit Charter for 2024/25.

(4)   Received management assurance that the scope and resources for internal audit were not subject to inappropriate limitations in 2023/24.

REASON FOR DECISION: Toenable the Committee to be provided with the ails the Shared Internal Audit Service’s overall opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of North Herts Council’s framework of governance, risk management and control.