Tender for the provision of internal audit services to Brecon Beacons National Park and Pembrokeshir

Descriptions

Brecon Beacons National Park and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authorities (the Authorities) are single-purpose local authorities, established by the Environment (Wales) Act 1995. Both Authorities’ financial accounting, audit and internal control arrangements are governed by the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations, the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and the CIPFA Code of Practice, with accounting periods from 1 April to 31 March. Service provision will be under a separate contract with each Authority and consideration will be given where a potential provider wishes to quote for a single Authority only. The Authorities’ Chief Financial Officers, appointed in accordance with S151 of the Local Government Act 1972.The Authorities each require an estimated 25 audit days per annum, including an allowance for the performance of the role of Chief Audit Executive, preparation of the annual audit plan and attendance at the Authorities’ Audit and Scrutiny/Review Committees. The number of days per year will be kept under review but is not expected to vary greatly from this level. The Authorities intend to contract for internal audit services for a period of 3 years from 1st April 2015.