Audit: Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to be Audited?
The provision of Internal Audit is a statutory requirement
under Section 151 of the Local Government Finance Act 1972 and
Local Authorities are required to "make arrangements for
the proper administration of their financial
affairs". The statutory basis for Internal Audit
stems from the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003, which
require every Local Authority to maintain an adequate and
effective Internal Audit of their financial affairs. In order
to discharge this responsibility, Internal Audit prepares a
Strategic and Operational Audit Plan based on continual Risk
Assessment of all the Authority's activities
- What is an Audit?
- What is Internal Audit?
- What is the difference between Internal and External Audit?
- Who carries out the Royal Borough's Internal Audit?
- Why do I need to be Audited?
- What Council services and activities are Audited?
- What are the benefits of being Audited?
- What can I expect from an Audit?
- We were audited last year. Does my area really need to be audited again?
- Who does Internal Audit report to?
- How is the service quality and performance of Internal Audit monitored?
- Does Internal Audit get involved in any other activities?
Contact Information:
By post: The Head of Audit and Review, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, York Stream House, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1RF
By telephone: 01628 796233
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