MPA Annual Audit Inspection Letter - draft v43

2004 Annual Audit & Inspection Letter Metropolitan Police Authority INSIDE THIS LETTER PAGES 2 - 12 • Executive summary • Key messages • Performance • Accounts and governance • Other work • Looking forwards • Closing remarks PAGES 13 - 15 Appendix 1 • Reports issued during 2003/04 Appendix 2 • Objectives of audit Appendix 3 • Audit fees Reference: MPA Annual Audit Inspection Letter - draft v43 Date: November 2004 2004 ANNUAL AUDIT AND INSPECTION LETTER place and embedded. However, I have also stated that I would expect to see evidence of Executive summary stepped improvements. This year, I have continued to notice ongoing improvements. In particular: The purpose of this letter • the financial health position of the MPA, This is the District Auditor’s Annual Audit Letter although still tight, is much stronger than 2003/04 for Members. The Letter summarises hitherto; the conclusions and significant issues arising • recruitment of police officers is continuing at from our recent audit. an all time high and the number of police For the first time, this year it also includes the officers in post is more than 20% higher results of inspection, being a summary of Her than in 2000; Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary’s • positive action is being taken to make the (HMIC’s) baseline assessment of the concept of community policing a reality. Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The ...