200327 Paper 1 Appraisal Objective Review

This document contains an internal audit review of the Cairngorms National Park Authority's staff appraisal and objective setting approaches. As part of the 2019-20 internal audit plan, the design and operational effectiveness of these processes were reviewed. The audit graded the effectiveness as moderate and made one medium-level and three low-level recommendations for improvement. Management has accepted all recommendations, and their responses and timelines for action are detailed in Annex 1. The Audit and Risk Committee are asked to consider the internal auditor's findings and endorse management responses to the recommended actions.