Internal Audit

How we provide this service

The provision of an Internal Audit Service to the Authority is supported by Finance, Internal Audit.

The Internal Audit Service is an independent appraisal activity established within the Council to provide all appropriate Internal Audit functions. It is a statutory requirement to have an adequate Internal Audit function in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 (s.151) and the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003.


Fax: 01775 761102

Further Information on this service

Internal Audit assists Council Officers and Members in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by providing information, appraisal, analysis, independent conclusions and recommendations.

The team aims to review

• The effectiveness of internal controls within the organisation
• The soundness, adequacy and application of the system controls established by management
• That the organisation's assets and interests are accounted for and safeguarded from loss
• The measures taken by management to protect the organisation from waste, extravagance or poor value for money.

The Service undertakes

• Systems Audit
• Value for Money Studies
• Contract Audit
• Special Investigations
• Computer Audit
• Probity Audit

Contact Name for this service

Chief Internal Auditor

Telephone number for this service

01775 761161 Ask for Internal Audit

Links to forms, leaflets and websites providing more information

The Council's external auditors are the Audit Commission, formerly known as District Audit.

For further information on appointed auditors, please visit the Audit Commission Website

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Contact Details

If you have any queries about the information provided above, or require further information, please contact Customer Services on 01775 761161 or email info@sholland.gov.uk.