These are the services that we can offer:
Fraud and special investigation service
We can investigate allegations or suspicions of irregular activity. This work is often sensitive and requires:
- independence;
- tact;
- diplomacy;
- and attention to detail.
This would comply with legislation, such as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act.
We have vast experience and training in these matters and can either:
- investigate and report to Governors;
- or advise Governors on the best course of action.
We can also investigate concerns about poor standards of financial administration, which would be:
- a detailed review and testing of areas where there are concerns;
- a formal report to Governors.
Maintained schools
Our service
To help guide your school, we can help you in these areas:
- Financial procedure rules.
- Internal controls.
- Administrative procedures.
- Financial and other system controls.
- Financial management arrangements in schools.
- School Governance arrangements.
As part of the above, we will:
- Complete an audit of the financial systems and governance arrangements at each school on a three year basis. From this, we compile a report to detail our findings within one month of our visit to a school.
- Send you a summary of recurring issues in school audit reports, which includes best practice.
- Respond to requests for fraud and/or corruption investigations in line with our anti-fraud and corruption strategy.
Cost
- No charge: This service is funded from the Dedicated Schools Grant.
Contact
Ashley Stewart, Audit Manager (Internal Audit):
- Email: ashley.stewart@calderdale.gov.uk.