Internal audit

We deliver a programme of audit assignments and produce an annual report that expresses an audit opinion on the council’s governance, risk management and control arrangements. 

We also have a responsibility to undertake fraud investigations within the council and respond to whistleblowing notifications received from employees and the public. Here is our Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Statement and Strategy, along with our Fraud Response Plan and Procedures that set out the procedures that Internal Audit will follow where fraud is identified or suspected. 
 
If an employee becomes aware of serious wrongdoing or has malpractice information, the Confidential Reporting Procedure outlines the steps they should take. Separate procedures are in place for Fraud Whistleblowing for Third Parties.