The Audit & Review Mission Statement

The principal objectives of the Audit and Review Unit are encapsulated in the following Mission Statements. The work of the Unit is controlled at each level of operation and is maintained at a continuous effective level of performance, compliant with local quality standards. 

Internal Audit

"Internal Audit aims to provide a high quality and effective audit service that is responsive to the needs of directorates. It aims to add value to the Council systems by identifying areas for improvement and offering advice and assistance to clients, in order to ensure effective systems of internal control. In addition, it aims to assist the Council discharge its Corporate Governance requirements. Internal Audit operates to the auditing standards defined within the Internal Audit Charter and Protocol approved by RBWM Members and the CIPFA Code of Practice for Internal Audit in Local Government in the United Kingdom 2003 ".

Benefit Fraud

"The Benefit Fraud Service will ensure that the detection of fraud receives the correct priority, through proper and timely investigations and appropriate investigation conclusions that would best serve the public interest. The Service will strive to achieve the correct level of sanctions for detected fraud and will aspire to meet the Government's Performance Standards Framework".