Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority's Audit, Risk & Assurance Committee with an overview of conclusions and key findings from the internal audit work undertaken during the year ended 31 March 2025, including the overall opinion on the internal control systems within Scottish Police Authority, Police Scotland and Forensic Services.
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Meeting
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Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee - 21 May 2025
Date : 21 May 2025
Location : online
Implications
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost of providing the internal audit service is included in the 2024/25 budget. Some reviews have also considered financial implications, in particular the reviews of core financial systems and budget setting/ investment prioritisation.
PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS
There are no specific personnel implications associated with this paper, however, some reviews have considered personnel implication and in particular the reviews on: ill health/ injury pensions and grievance process.
The internal audit service is provided by an external provider, BDO.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no specific legal implications associated with this paper. Reviews will consider applicable legal implications.
REPUTATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no specific reputational implications associated with this paper. The objective of the internet audit service is to provide an independent opinion on the organisation and the effectiveness of its operations. Its reviews aim to help the organisation promote improved standards of governance, better management, decision making and more effective use of funds. This aids transparency and contributes toward confidence in the Authority.
SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no specific social implications associated with this paper, however, reviews may have considered this aspect
COMMUNITY IMPACT
There are no specific community impact implications associated with this paper, however, reviews may have considered this aspect.
EQUALITIES IMPLICATIONS
There are no specific equalities implications associated with this paper, however, reviews may have considered this aspect.
ENVIRONMENT IMPLICATIONS
There are no specific environmental implications associated with this paper, however, reviews may have considered this aspect.