190308 Au Cttee Paper 1 Annex1 Strategic Planning Report

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's November 2018 internal audit report on strategic planning. The audit found the strategic planning process and its controls to be well-designed and consistently applied, providing substantial assurance. The report reviewed the alignment of the Corporate Plan with the Partnership Plan, highlighting the need for clearer communication of progress towards targets. A key risk identified was potential conflicts between conservation goals and other aims, requiring careful consideration and monitoring by the Park Authority. The audit also noted the involvement of all staff in developing the plans and the clear communication of strategies, objectives and metrics.