This Annual Audit and Inspection Letter summarises the more important matters arising from our 2006/07 audit and inspection programme. It also comments on other current issues. We have produced separate reports during the year on completion of specific aspects of our work, which are being discussed in detail with officers. The reports are listed at the end of this Letter for members’ information.
Inside this letter:
- Key messages
- The purpose of this Letter
- Audit objectives
- Performance management
- Financial aspects of corporate governance
- Accounts
- Audit fee
- Looking forward
- Closing remarks
Annual audit inspection letter [PDF] (126k)
Use of Resources
This is the second year that the Audit Commission has carried out the use of resources assessment. The assessment focuses on the importance of having sound and strategic financial management to ensure that resources are available to support the Council’s priorities and improve services, covering five themes.
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Financial Reporting;
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Financial Management;
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Financial Standing;
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Internal Control; and
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Value for Money.
Use of Resources [PDF] (89k)
Ombudsman Annual Letter
The Commission for Local Administration in England (more commonly known as the 'Local Government Ombudsman') investigates complaints of injustice arising from maladministration by local authorities (but not parish councils) and certain other public bodies. The aim of the Ombudsman is to obtain redress for people who have suffered injustice as a result of maladministration.
They investigate complaints about most council matters including housing, planning, education and social services.
Audit and Performance Management Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444029
Email: auditperformance@guildford.gov.uk