Decision details

The Head of Audit and Assurance presented the report and drew attention to the performance dashboard on agenda page 70. Members noted that only 32% of the plan was substantially complete at the half-way point of the year and the reasons given for this in paragraph 4.2.2 of the report.

A Member noted the reference in paragraph 4.2.4 to assistance obtained from Devon Audit Partnership to help manage the shortfall of available audit days because of a staff vacancy and asked whether there was progress to formalising a working relationship between the Devon Partnership and One West. The Head of One West explained that there was a memorandum of understanding between the two partnerships, which facilitated the sharing of resources. There was also an exchange of best practice and audit methodologies. There were ongoing discussions about recruitment options for the future to maximise efficiencies.

A Member noted that the Committee had been promised a presentation on risks to contracted-out services in the wake of the collapse of Carillion. The Head of One West replied that on company vetting and contract monitoring would be given at the next meeting of the Committee.

RESOLVED to note the progress made against the Internal Audit Plan for 2018/19.