Department of Local Government - Circular to Councils 05 33 - Internal Audit Discussion Paper

Circular No. 05/33 Contact Paul Terrett Date 15 July 2005 02 4428 4198 Doc ID. A2027 paul.terrett@dlg.nsw.gov.au INTERNAL AUDIT DISCUSSION PAPER The Department of Local Government supports a strengthening of the internal governance framework in NSW councils. To this end, the department considers that internal audit should be given more prominence in NSW local government. The department is working on the development of internal audit guidelines. Prior to doing so, it is appropriate that local government stakeholders be given the opportunity to comment on the appropriate role of internal audit in NSW local government. The department has now prepared a discussion paper to focus discussion on this issue and to provide a framework for comments from interested councils. The discussion paper is attached to this circular. Councils and local government stakeholders are encouraged to make submissions on specific issues that may arise in their particular circumstances. The deadline for submissions is the close of business on 31 August 2005. Details of how to lodge a submission are set out in the discussion paper. Submissions can be made by individual councils or regional organisations or through peak bodies such as the Local Government Association and the Shires Association. After considering submissions, the department will determine the appropriate policy response to promote internal audit in NSW local government. I look forward to ...