Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance Strategy

Report: 7
Date: 2 December 2010
By: Director of Audit, Risk and Assurance

Summary

This report and attached Appendix sets out the proposed strategy for the MPA Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance, covering the period 2011 to 2014.

A. Recommendation

Members consider and approve the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance Strategy for 2011-2014.

B. Supporting information

1. The proposed strategy for the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance attached as Appendix 1 has been developed in line with the strategic approach previously agreed by the Corporate Governance Committee in December 2009.

2. The strategy reflects the emphasis on moving towards a risk based [1] approach and reviewing and advising on areas of high risk/cost to the MPA and MPS. It supports the delivery of the MPA’s strategic plan Met Forward and the priorities and objectives of the Policing of London Business Plan.

3. The strategic approach recognises the significant level of change that is taking place in the MPS and the increased demand for greater efficiency and value for money. It also allows the Director of Audit, Risk and Assurance to provide the required annual opinion on the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance arrangements.

4. The strategy will be reviewed at least annually and going forward will reflect changes to the governance in policing as appropriate.

C. Other organisational and community implications

Equality and Diversity Impact

1. The MPA’s commitments in relation to equality and diversity are considered in all aspects of work conducted by the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance. This is explicit within the strategy.

2. We monitor the behaviour of our staff through questionnaires to auditees on a range of matters related to audit and investigative work.

Consideration of MET Forward

3. The strategy supports the delivery of all the strands of Met Forward, and in particular Met Standards.

Financial Implications

4. The strategy will be delivered within the budget for the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance approved by the Authority.

Legal Implications

5. There are no direct legal implications arising from this report. 

Environmental Implications

6. There are no direct environmental implications arising from this report.

Risk Implications

7. The proposed strategic approach for DARA is focused on evaluating key risks to achieving MPA/MPS strategic priorities and objectives and providing the necessary independent assurance to the Authority and the MPS.

D. Background papers

Appendix 1 - Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance Strategy 2011-14

E. Contact details

Report author: Julie Norgrove, Director of Audit, Risk and Assurance

For information contact:

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

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