Expert Internal Audit for Local Councils
Delivering precise, compliant internal audit services tailored to the unique needs of town and parish councils. Ensure transparency and accountability with AJ Auditing.
Specialist Internal Audit Services
AJ Auditing provides dedicated internal audit services to the requirements of the Annual Internal Audit Report, the Practitioners Guide, and the Accounts and Audit Regulations. Anita James, our qualified accountant and experienced Responsible Finance Officer, ensures your council’s financial governance is robust and dependable.
Local Government Focus
Deep understanding of the financial and regulatory needs of town and parish councils.
Qualified Expertise
Led by Anita James, a qualified accountant and experienced Responsible Finance Officer with CiLCA accreditation.
Comprehensive Compliance
Our audits are carried out using a standard Internal Audit checklist. This checklist has been compiled with reference to the requirements of the Annual Internal Audit Report, the Practitioners Guide, and the Accounts and Audit Regulations.
The checklist is subject to regular review to reflect any changes in requirements and to take account of our practical experience when undertaking audits. The checklist consists of around 180 individuals checks, some of which will not be applicable in every circumstance – for example, where a Council does not act as Trustee we would not need to audit that particular area of the Annual Internal Audit Report.
Our auditors will follow the checklist and will make a response to every item on the checklist. Where exceptions are identified these would be subject to more detailed review and may give rise to an Audit Observation and Recommendation.
A summary of our Audit Observations is provided to the Council for the Clerks review and agreement. If necessary amendments may be made to our Observations to reflect any comments made by the Clerk.
Once agreed, our Observations, Internal Audit Summary and cover letter are submitted for subsequent review by Council.
Transparent Reporting
The reports produced for the Council are designed to be both accurate and easy to understand. Where appropriate findings will be prioritised so that the Council may clearly see those items which present a higher level of risk.
The Internal Audit Programme has a maximum of 15 discreet sections, which correspond to the Internal Audit certification requirements of the Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) in England.
Where issues are identified that are of high potential impact, for example requiring a negative response to an item on the Annual Internal Audit Report or Annual Governance Statement, then a specific report will be written to the Council setting out the matters identified and proposed remedial actions.
Get in touch
Telephone: 07410 937832
E-mail: anita.james@ajauditservices.org
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