Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report which gave Members an update of progress, by the Audit partner, against the 2016/17 annual programmes agreed by the Audit Committee in March 2016.

The report further provided details of the audit work undertaken during the period; the current position with agreed management actions in respect of previously issued reports; and details of other audit activity relevant to the Committee. 

The report advised on four audits having been completed during the period; with another 5 underway.  The outcomes of each audit were outlined to Members in detail.

Referring to the outstanding recommendation and detailed contained in Appendix 5, the Committee sought assurance regarding progress with the ICT Strategy.

The Director of Resources addressed the Committee and advised that

Whilst a full strategy had not been agreed during that period the development and progression of the Corporate ICT had continued to be developed. An ICT Strategic Overview was agreed with Corporate Policy and Resources in June 2015.  This covered the physical hardware. 

Challenge had arisen in the digital side of the strategy which was more around the business need and customer service.

In recent months SOCITM had been undertaking work to review current plans and carry out maturity surveys of IT and Digital provision. Whilst an IT strategy was still intended to be delivered this would now be aligned with the work on our Closer to the Customer (CTTC) programme which was currently being scoped.

Regarding the audit into PCIDDS the auditor confirmed that the authority had been quick to respond to the recommended actions.  A policy was now in place and approved and all actions would be completed by the end of the month.

RESOLVED that having considered the content of the report, it be noted with no further actions required at this stage.