Agenda item - Due diligence for Internal Audit and Corporate Fraud joining Orbis

Report of the Acting Director, Finance & Resources (copy attached).

1)           That the Committee notes the progress made in carrying out due diligence for internal audit joining Orbis.

2)           That the Committee notes its wider role in considering the arrangements for due diligence for wider support functions joining Orbis.

81.1      The Committee considered a report of the Acting Director of Finance & Resources that set out progress made in carrying out due diligence for assessing the effectiveness of internal audit at Brighton & Hove City Council provided through Orbis.

81.2      Dr Horne stated that he welcomed the proposal of a further report to the June committee meeting and recommended that members of the committee meet informally to discuss the issue. Dr Horne stated that whilst he appreciated the issue was one of transition and was constantly developing, it was important for the sovereignty of the committee that it continue to be responsible for Internal Audit functions.

81.3      The Head of Internal Audit stated that the formal Orbis arrangements would be an important step in the future of Internal Audit and he would be happy to facilitate an informal meeting.

81.4      Councillor Sykes stated that he believed the sovereignty of the authority in respect to Internal Audit arrangement should be made firmer in the due diligence process.

81.5      The Head of Internal Audit stated that there was consistency between partners on future arrangements that would be reflected through the formal process.

81.6      RESOLVED-

1)           That the Committee notes the progress made in carrying out due diligence for internal audit joining Orbis.

2)           That the Committee notes its wider role in considering the arrangements for due diligence for wider support functions joining Orbis.