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Report 7 of the 16 March 2006 meeting of the Corporate Governance Committee and submits for comment the proposed initial topics for the audit and inspection programme for 2006/07 onwards.

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External audit: proposed risk based programme 2006-07

Report: 7
Date: 16 March 2006
By: Treasurer

Summary

The Audit Commission has submitted for comment the proposed initial topics for the audit and inspection programme for 2006/07 onwards.

A. Recommendation

That

  1. members approve the proposed topic areas as the basis for determining the audit and inspection programme for 2006/07 onwards; and
  2. note that the formal audit plan 2006/07 will be brought to the next meeting of the committee.

B. Supporting information

1. The Audit Commission has identified the audit and inspection risks to the Authority and is proposing these as an initial basis for determining the audit and inspection programme for 2006/07 onwards. A copy of the risk areas and audit approach is contained in Appendix 1.

2. Following consideration and comment by this committee the Audit Commission will bring their Audit Plan to the next meeting of the committee for formal approval.

C. Race and equality impact

There are no adverse impacts on race and equality.

D. Financial implications

The 2006/07 audit fee has not yet been notified but will be available for the next meeting of the committee when the formal plan is considered. The present 2005/06 budget is £516,000.

E. Background papers

None

F. Contact details

Report author: Ken Hunt, Treasurer, MPA.

For information contact:

MPA general: 020 7202 0202
Media enquiries: 020 7202 0217/18

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