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  • Internal Audit Service

    • Service Code: IA1
    • GL Code: 43500
    • Cost:

      • Our Internal Audit Service has a strong track record in providing a range of audit services to schools and other public sector bodies, which we are now also able to offer to academies.

        Our team is made up of professionally qualified internal auditors and accountants with many years’ experience of working within educational establishments. We take a proactive and constructive approach, and this is reflected in the positive working relationship we maintain with our clients.

        Key Benefits

        • A fully independent and objective service, reporting to your governing body.
        • Delivery in accordance with professional standards, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
        • A flexible service that responds to the needs of your academy.
        • Access to a range of audit skills and expertise, including a substantial amount of experience in relation to schools audit and experience of FMS6.
        • Clear, concise and constructive audit reports that provide appropriate recommendations for improvement.
        • The service is available during school holidays

        Service Details

        We offer a range of high quality and cost effective audit and assurance services which can be tailored to meet the needs of your academy.

        Services include:

        • responsible officer support – delivery of a periodic programme of checks in full compliance with the requirements of the Academies Finance Handbook
        • certification of the Teachers Pension End of Year Certificate (EOYC) or the TR17A return in accordance with the TPA regulationsdevelopment of risk based internal audit plans
        • support with developing and maintaining effective risk management arrangements, including risk facilitation and risk assurance reviews
        • audits of key financial and non-financial systems and processes
        • advice and assurance in relation to new systems development and implementation (including both ICT and non-ICT systems)
        • specialist ICT audit reviews, including security and the safeguarding of data
        • investigations into suspected financial and non-financial irregularity
        • grant claim audits
        • procurement, contract and contract management reviews
        • project management reviews
        • general professional advice and support, including on an ad hoc basis
        • training for staff and governors in relation to risk, governance and internal control.