INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

Descriptions

The successful bidder will be required to provide internal audit services that are performed in accordance with the appropriate professional auditing practices and meet the Group’s requirements. Furthermore, the successful bidder will be required to comply with the relevant Code of Audit Practice, and all other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements; and act in furtherance of compliance with the Scottish Housing Regulator’s Standards of Governance & Financial Management. The strategic internal audit plan for 2024/25 and 2025/26, envisages audits being carried out on topics including: a)Organisational reputation, in the context of publicity and communications, and health and safety b)Wider organisational issues including, risk management, complaints management, environmental sustainability, and equality, diversity and inclusion. c)Housing services including tenant participation, anti-social behaviour, reactive repairs, and service charges d)Asset Management issues and activities including asset management strategy, gas safety and lifts, electrical and fire safety e)People issues with reference to staff development and workforce planning f)Financial issues, and in particular budgetary control and financial reporting, and procurement. g)Information and IT matters and in particular network arrangements and disaster recovery, and IT controls. The internal audit plan is subject to change in light of any changes in the risk environment within which the Group operates. In addition, the successful bidder may be asked to undertake ad-hoc reviews in response to any operational issues arising that impact on the Group’s services or activities. The Group is also seeking a Strategic Partner/s who can develop the current service to promote sustainability and community benefits to its local communities.