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Audit

The Local Government Audit Service provides an independent audit function to the Local Government sector, reporting directly to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.  Notice of the annual audit of accounts is published each year indicating the time and place of the audit, and the rights of any member of the public to engage with the process.   On completion of the audit, a copy of the audit opinion and the audit report is placed on the Agenda of the next practicable meeting of the local authority for the consideration of the Elected Members.

Statutory Audit Reports


Audit Committee

All local authorities were advised by the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government in May 2007 of the legal requirement to establish Audit Committees.  The Committee consists of 5 members, being 2 elected members of the Council, and 3 external members, including the Chairperson.  The role of the Committee is advisory, insofar as its primary function is to advise the Manager on financial reporting processes, internal control, risk management, and audit matters. The Committee also has a role in promoting good accounting practices, while maintaining a focus on value for money throughout the organisation.  It supports and works closely with the Internal Auditor in terms of its ongoing deliberations and advice.  The Chairperson of the Committee reports to the Elected Members on an annual basis, setting out the activities of the Committee for the  year in question.

Annual Committee Reports