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CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

FOR DECISION

Title:		INTERNAL AUDIT REVIEW: HR APPRAISAL PROCESS
Prepared by:	LISA MacDONALD, DELOITTE
		DAVID CAMERON, HEAD OF CORPORATE SERVICES

Purpose

To present DeloitteÕs internal audit findings on their review of 
the AuthorityÕs appraisal processes managed and co-ordinated by the 
HR Manager within the Corporate Services Group.

Recommendations

The Committee is asked to:
	a) Consider the internal auditorÕs findings on the operation 
	of the AuthorityÕs HR appraisal processes, as set out in Annex 1;
	b) Endorse or amend the management responses to the 
	recommendations for action.

Executive Summary
Deloitte, the AuthorityÕs internal auditors, have undertaken a 
review of the AuthorityÕs HR appraisal processes.

The review finds that in 8 of 9 control areas, arrangements accord
with good practice and operate satisfactorily. The report highlights 
one area of control where arrangements are adequate, but with some 
matters capable of improvement. One recommendation for action is
highlighted (at priority 3 Ð minor issues where management may wish 
to consider recommendations).

The recommendation has been accepted by the Head of Corporate Services.
The Deloitte report set out at Annex 1 includes draft management responses
to these recommendations, including suggested responsibility and 
timescale for action where appropriate.