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Resolved
 

(1)           
That the results of internal audit work undertaken, and the opinion
of the Head of Internal Audit that Reasonable Assurance can be
provided on the adequacy and effectiveness of the council’s
framework of governance, risk management and internal control be
noted.
 

(2)           
That the outcome of Veritau’s
quality assurance and development arrangements, including the
confirmation that the internal audit service conforms to public
sector internal auditing standards be noted.
 

(3)           
That the two significant control weaknesses that had been
identified by internal audit during the year which were considered
relevant to the preparation of the Annual Governance Statement: the
council’s health and safety management system and its
handling of strategic site applications, be noted.
 

(4)           
That the draft internal audit charter be approved.