Decision details

12.1    The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.

12.2    It was RESOLVED to note the internal audit service’s opinion on the Council’s control environment.

Reason

12.3    The report gives an opinion on the adequacy of East Sussex County Council’s control environment as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources. The report covers the audit work completed in the year from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 in accordance with the Internal Audit Strategy for 2021/22. Substantial assurance can be provided that East Sussex County Council had in place an adequate and effective framework of governance, risk management and internal control for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.