URL: https://democracy.ribblevalley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1452

Decision Maker: Accounts and Audit

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report for Committee to consider interim arrangements for the Internal Audit Plan for 2026/27.   The Internal Audit Plan defined the scope and rationale behind each of the individual assignments and the resource requirements to deliver it.It also provided assurance regarding the effectiveness of controls and the management of risk.   A 3-year strategic plan was agreed by Committee in April 2025, on the basis that the Council was in the process of outsourcing the service. It was proposed that in the interim, year 2 of the previously agreed 3-year plan be used as a default audit plan for 2026/27.   The proposal had been discussed with Mersey Internal Audit Agency (MIAA) and it had been agreed that this was the best solution in the short term, until permanent contact arrangements were in place following the procurement process for the Council’s internal audit service provision.   RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:   Approved the Internal Audit Plan shown at Annex 1 of the report, until the procurement process for the Council’s internal audit function is completed, and that these audit services continue to be completed by MIAA in the interim.  

Date of Decision: April 15, 2026