Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report present the Annual Internal Audit report for the twelve months ending 31^st March 2026 by RMS UK Risk Assurance Services LLP.

It was noted that the report summarised all of the work undertaken throughout 2025 -26 and providing an overall opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Council's risk management, internal control and governance processes.

It was considered that there was an adequate and effective framework in place, however work had identified further enhancements to the framework. Overall the outcomes were the second level of opinion which was positive. It was suggested that this was positive as achieving full green ratings could indicate audits were not being used for the right purposes as there was always room for improvement.

A member referred to the apparent lack of progress in some areas. In response it was explained that in follow up report the guidelines and parameters were outlined and a small percentage change could change the status of an item.

RESOLVED:

That the Annual Report be noted.