Part One
ITEM NO. 6.1
REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER
TO THE: AUDIT & ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
ON Wednesday, 24th September 2008
TITLE: GOOD GOVERNANCE STANDARD - DIAGNOSTIC
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Members are requested to consider the contents of the report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this report is to inform members of the results of a pilot Good
Governance diagnostic audit recently undertaken by the Audit Commission. The aim of
the diagnostic was to test the strength of governance arrangements within the council.
The diagnostic focussed primarily on the roles and behaviour of elected Councillors and
senior officers and the overall culture of governance arrangements.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS:
(Available for public inspection)
Detailed survey results.
ASSESSMENT OF RISK:
Robust governance arrangements are an integral part of the council’s internal control
and risk management framework.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Existing revenue budget.
COMMENTS OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER AND SUPPORT
SERVICES (or his representative):
1.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Provided by: N/A
2.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Provided by: N/A
PROPERTY (if applicable): N/A
HUMAN RESOURCES (if applicable): N/A
CONTACT OFFICER:
Don Simpson, Assistant Director
Tel: 0161 793 3290
don.simpson@salford.gov.uk
WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): N/A
KEY COUNCIL POLICIES: N/A
DETAILS: See report attached.