Internal Audit
Internal Audit exists to undertake a wide
range of independent reviews (audits) of systems and
operations. The aim is to help management to ensure that
risks to achieving objectives are managed by putting suitable
controls in place.
Internal Audit critically evaluates the
Council’s internal control framework and makes recommendations for
improvement. Internal Audit is a statutory service and is
required to operate in accordance with the Code of Practice for
Internal Audit in Local Government.
Since April 2010, the internal audit service
has been provided by the Mid Kent Audit Partnership which brings
together auditors from Ashford Borough Council, Maidstone Borough
Council, Swale Borough Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough
Council. The partnership has provided the opportunity to
share best practice and make best use of audit skills and
experience.
For further information about the role of
Internal Audit or the Mid Kent Internal Audit partnership,
contact Brian Parsons, Head of Audit Partnership on 01622
602058 or email brianparsons@maidstone.gov.uk.
This webpage was updated on
3/31/2011