Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Plan for 2025/26.
topline: The Audit & Governance Committee has decided to approve the Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Plan for 2025/26.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves resource allocation, prioritization of key financial systems, and potential impact on Beacon Park.
affected_stakeholders: ["Audit & Governance Committee", "Chief Legal & Democratic Services Officer", "Local residents", "Employees involved in internal audit processes"]
contentiousness_score: 5
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=465
Decision Maker: Audit & Governance Committee
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To provide Members with the background to the preparation of the 2025/26 Internal Audit Annual Plan and present it for approval.
Content: Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Legal & Democratic Services Officer, as contained on pages 53 to 62 of the Book of Reports, which provide the background to the preparation of the 2025/26 Internal Audit Plan and presented it for approval. Comments and questions were raised in respect of the following: · The likelihood of completing the plan given current resource issues · Beacon Park · Prioritising key financial systems RESOLVED: That the Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Plan 2025/26 attached at Appendix 1 be approved to take effect from 29 May 2025.
Date of Decision: May 28, 2025