Issue - meetings

That having considered the areas covered, including those prioritised for the first year, and the level of audit resources, the Committee approves the Flintshire Internal Audit Strategic Plan for 2022-2025.

The Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager presented the three year Internal Audit Strategic Plan for 2022-2025 which had been developed using assurance mapping, results of previous audit work, new and emerging risks and consultation with senior officers and Audit Wales.  Whilst all high priority audits and annual reviews were included for completion in 2022/23, any work in responding to emerging issues/risks would take precedence over medium priority reviews which would be subject to regular review with portfolio holders.

In response to questions from Sally Ellis, the Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager provided assurance on capacity to deliver the Plan which was subject to regular review.  She advised that risks around rising energy and living costs would form part of the audit of Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability and that risks in Social Services and Education were monitored including the findings of external assurance reviews.

Allan Rainford welcomed the report and was informed that business continuity plans for each portfolio had been tested throughout the emergency situation.

The recommendation was moved by Councillor Arnold Woolley and seconded by Councillor Janet Axworthy.

RESOLVED:

That having considered the areas covered, including those prioritised for the first year, and the level of audit resources, the Committee approves the Flintshire Internal Audit Strategic Plan for 2022-2025.