Finance
Internal Audit
Internal Audit is an independent appraisal function that operates as a service to the management team. Its role, as part of the overall governance and control environment in the Council is to provide audit assurance that all significant operating risks are identified, managed and controlled effectively.
The aim of internal audit is to bring a systematic disciplined approach to examine, evaluate and report on:
- Accounting and management systems
- Compliance with internal controls
- Adequacy and integrity of financial data produced
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Exposure to fraud and / or corruption
- Effective use and safeguarding of assets
- Economic, efficient and effective use of resources
It is the policy of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to maintain and support a quality Internal Audit function in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter.
Annual Audit Plan
The Annual Audit Plan is the detailed plan prepared for the year which concentrates mainly on Operational, Financial and Regulatory risk.
Audit Committee
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council established a statutory Audit Committee in December 2007. The committee comprises of 7 members in total, 4 external representative and 3 elected County Council members.
The Audit Committee fulfills its responsibilities, by providing assurance on the adequacy of the system of internal control and audit, financial and budgetary reporting, risk and governance procedures within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The Director of Corporate Services acts as Secretary to the committee.
Risk Management
A risk management strategy as outlined in the Irish Public Bodies "Local Authority Risk" 
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