How we audit our financial performance
Internal Audit
The Internal Audit team carry out independent appraisals under the direction of the Director of Corporate Resources. Under law we must review the accounting, financial and other operations of the County Council and report upon the effectiveness of our systems and internal controls to:
- protect the Council's assets
- ensure that our records are reliable
- promote efficiency within departments
- ensure that Council policies are being followed
Internal Audit is committed to the principles of the County Council's Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and will respond to your concerns about any matter related to the Council's activities or services fairly and independently.
External Audit
This is an annual independent investigation and formal opinion on the state of the Council's financial management and accounting. The audit provides an assurance to residents and councillors that the Council's finances are soundly managed.
All local authorities are legally obliged to submit their accounts for audit every year. Our audit is carried out by PKF, a firm of accountants who are appointed by the Audit Commission.
The public have a right to inspect, question and challenge the Council's accounts. For further information on how you can do this see the Audit Commission's website.
To contact the Council's external auditors, see the District Auditor (PFK) details on our How to tell us about fraud or corruption page.
