Status of Audit Services in the Council

Audit Services is responsible for providing a Statutory Internal Audit Service as required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations  2003 and is charged with providing an independent, risk-based audit service both to Members and to all levels of management.

The Head of Audit Services is responsible to the Director of Corporate Services for the effective review of all aspects of risk management and control throughout the Authority’s activities. 

Audit Services also provides assurance to the Director of Corporate Services, as Section 151 Officer, as to the probity of financial transactions.

Audit Services has no responsibilities in supporting or delivering any of the services by the Council.  This ensures that its independence and objectivity are not compromised.

When required, the Head of Audit Services has direct access to the Chief Executive and the Chair of the Audit Committee.