Internal Audit & Governance
This section explains the role and objectives of the Internal Audit service at the Council.
The Internal Audit and Governance Service consists of a team of four professionally qualified auditors who are multi-skilled in audit, performance management, risk management and financial management. The team work with senior managers of the Council to help improve systems and processes, organisational structures and to protect the public purse.
Introduction
Every local authority is required to maintain an Internal Audit presence with the role of acting as an independent appraisal service to senior management.
Amongst other duties Internal Auditors should examine systems and procedures with the view of safeguarding against fraud, loss, or poor value for money.
The Internal Audit and Governance Manager, Tanith Cox would welcome any communication from users of Council services or anyone who has observed something untoward. All such communications will be treated in the utmost confidence although there is no obligation to leave your name. A confidential answerphone is available for you to use 01395 517494 or direct dial 01395 517487.
Objectives
To safeguard the Council against fraud, loss or poor value for money.
Service Functions
- To continually review, report upon and promote a working environment wherein East Devon District Council is protected against the risk of fraud, loss, or poor value for money working closely with management.
- To undertake core system; computer; contract and other audits in accordance with Audit Plans and the Cipfa Code of Auditing Practice.
- Creation of an Annual Governance Statement ready for approval by the Chief Executive and Leader of the Council.
- Audit of a sample of National Indicators.
- Administration and maintenance of the Authority’s Financial Regulations, Financial Operating Procedures, Contract Standing Orders, Contract Management Handbook and other associated policies, strategies and codes.
- Provision of advice and guidance in respect of service provision and specific projects on corporate governance, including internal control, risk management through interactive workshops and interpretation of the Councils Financial Rules.
- Fraud and irregularity investigations, including the National Fraud Initiative.
- Liaison with the Councils external auditors under “managed audit” arrangements.
Contact Us
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a query about the service that we provide to the Council.
EMail: tcox@eastdevon.gov.uk
Telephone: 01395 516551 (Main Switchboard) or 01395 517487 (Direct Dial)
Write to:
Internal Audit and Governance
East Devon District Council
Knowle
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 8HL
To read the latest minutes of the Audit & Governance Committee, click on the following link:
Audit Governance Minutes 29/06/06 (27KB - PDF Help)
To read more about your rights to inspect the council's accounts, click on the following link:
