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AV AZETS
Cairngorms National Park Authority
Internal Audit Progress Report
November 2023
Summary
This paper provides the Audit and Risk Committee with a summary of internal audit activity since its last meeting and confirms the reviews planned for the coming quarter, identifying any changes to the annual plan.
We have completed three audits since the last Audit and Risk Committee meeting: Health and Safety, Heritage Horizons and Follow Up Part 1.
Following discussions with management regarding the scope of the Finance System review it was agreed that Azets would take a consultancy style approach to the work, supporting management in their review of the current finance system and consideration of the requirements for any future systems and options appraisals.
Status of internal audit reviews 2023⁄24
(Pie chart showing: 1 Complete, 1 Planned, 6 Planning)
We remain on track to deliver our internal audit plan as agreed.
Plan for next quarter
The following reports are due to be presented to the April 2024 Audit and Risk Committee:
- Procurement
- Follow Up Part 2
- Annual Report
Action for Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee is asked to note the contents of this report and to approve the plan for the next quarter. We also invite any comments on the format or content of this report.
Elizabeth Young, Chief Internal Auditor Elizabeth.Young@azets.co.uk 0141 567 4500 Stephanie Hume, Senior Manager Stephanie.Hume@azets.co.uk 01463 704 866
2023⁄24 Audit Plan Progress
Ref and Name of report | Quarter | Current status | Planned ARC | Actual ARC |
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A3. Expenditure and Creditors | Q2 | Complete | Sept 23 | Sept 23 |
A4. Finance System | N/A | Complete | N/A | Nov 23 |
B3. Risk Management | Q2 | Complete | Sept 23 | Sept 23 |
C1. Health and Safety | Q3 | Complete | Nov 23 | Nov 23 |
C3. Procurement | Q4 | Planning | Apr 24 | |
C4. Heritage Horizons | Q3 | Complete | Nov 23 | Nov 23 |
E2. Follow up Part 1 | Q2 | Complete | Nov 23 | Nov 23 |
E2. Follow up Part 2 | Q4 | Planned | Apr 24 | |
Annual report | N/A | N/A | Apr 24 |
Key:
Status | Description |
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Complete | Audit work complete and report has been agreed and finalised |
Draft Report | A draft report has been issued |
Fieldwork complete | The audit work is complete, but the draft report has not yet been issued. |
Fieldwork in progress | The audit work is in progress. |
Planned | The scope and timing of the audit has been agreed with management |
Planning | The scope and/or timing of the audit has yet to be agreed with management |
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