210203AuCtteePaper1Annex1CorporateGovernanceIAReport - Final

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's 2020/21 Internal Audit Report on Corporate Governance. The audit found that the Park Authority's governance structure largely complies with Scottish Government guidelines but identified areas for improvement, mainly concerning formalising roles and responsibilities, reviewing committee terms of reference, and improving reporting. Several recommendations were made to strengthen governance, including creating a Governance Responsibility Framework, improving communication between committees and the board, and implementing regular self-assessments. The report also highlighted good practices, such as the quality of induction provided to board members and the establishment of a skills matrix. A management action plan was included outlining how the Park Authority would address the recommendations.