AuditIntroduction
There are 13 staff working in the Division,and it is organised into three teams, Audit, Counter Fraud and Risk Management. The Head of Audit reports directly to the Director of Finance, Mr Hugh O'Sullivan.
This page provides information regarding Internal Audit. Details of Counter Fraud and Risk Management functions can be seen by selecting the appropriate link on the navigation bar to the left.
History
An Internal Audit Function has existed within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council since the 1950’s. This role has expanded and evolved over time. The present structure has been in place since 2002.
Mission Statement
The following mission statement aims to encapsulate the role of the Division and has been prepared following comments from staff of the Division.
“To provide a cost effective and independent internal audit of the Authority’s systems of internal control, in accordance with best professional practice and statutory requirements in order to promote the upholding of standards of probity and the economic, efficient and effective use of resources .”
Internal Audit Objectives
Aim
To provide a professional, cost effective and independent internal audit of the Authority’s systems of internal control
Objectives
- To prepare and deliver an Audit Plan based upon a prioritised assessment of risk which identifies the audits to be undertaken
- To provide good quality professional support to the Audit Committee in discharging its responsibilities
- To play a key role in the production of the Statement on Internal Control
- To ensure that the Internal Audit Service complies with the Cipfa Code of Practice for Internal Audit in Local Government and other professional and statutory requirements
- To respond to requests to undertake appropriate additional work
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