LA013 Annual Audit and Inspection Letter - FINAL

audit 2003/2004 Annual Audit and Inspection Letter South Lakeland District Council INSIDE THIS LETTER PAGES 2 - 10 • Executive summary • Key messages • Council performance • Accounts and governance • Other work • Looking forwards • Closing remarks PAGES 11 - 14 Appendices • Appendix 1 - Audit and inspection reports issued • Appendix 2 - Scope of audit and inspection • Ax 3 - Audit and inspection fee Reference: LA013 Annual Audit and Inspection Letter Date: December 2004 audit 2003/2004 ANNUAL AUDIT AND INSPECTION LETTER The Council needs to continue to implement its plans for improvement and ensure that it Executive summary maximises opportunities to work with other bodies across Cumbria, and beyond, to deliver economic, efficient and effective services for the The purpose of this letter people of South Lakeland. This is our audit and inspection ‘Annual Letter’ ALMO indicative inspection for Members that incorporates the Annual Audit Letter for 2003/04, and is presented by the The Council established an Arms Length Council’s Relationship Manager and District Management Organisation (ALMO) called South Auditor. The letter summarises the conclusions Lakes Housing and delegated responsibility for and significant issues arising from our recent providing housing management and audit and inspections of the Council. maintenance services from 1 of April 2004. We have issued ...