Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved and progress to implement them will be monitored until completed.
summary: The decision concerns strengthening controls in Waste Services following internal audit findings and recommendations.
topline: The Audit & Governance Committee has decided to strengthen controls in Waste Services following internal audit findings and recommendations.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves oversight of the Council's framework of control and addressing concerns raised through whistle blowing.
affected_stakeholders: ["Audit & Governance Committee", "Chief Legal & Democratic Services Officer", "Management of Waste Services"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.westlancs.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=469
Decision Maker: Audit & Governance Committee
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To inform Audit & Governance members of the outcome of the Waste Services Investigation.
Content: Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Legal & Democratic Services Officer, as contained on pages 203 to 218 of the Book of Reports, which advised of matters relevant to their oversight of the Council's framework of control arising from an internal audit investigation following two separate instances of confidential reporting (Whistle Blowing) in relation to Waste Services. RESOLVED: That the actions agreed by management to strengthen controls in relation to Internal Audit findings and recommendations be noted and progress to implement the recommendations be monitored until completed.
Date of Decision: May 28, 2025