Internal Audit Services

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority ("DWFRA") has a requirement for the provision of Internal Audit Services to support the functions of the Authority and the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service ("DWFRS").

Internal Audit Services Requirements

• a)An annual review of the internal controls, evaluating and reporting on the adequacy of those controls, recommending improvements and following up on the implementation of recommendations for our Finance System, Payroll Services and Treasury Management. b) A review of internal controls for other policies, strategies, systems and functions, including for example - Procurement, Risk Management, Data Security, Asset Management, etc. c) ICT Audits, including compliance with policies, data security, ICT strategy and key controls, and other audits as agreed with the Supervising Officer from time to time. d) Preparation, development and presentation to Members of the Authority of an annual internal audit plan and strategy based on an assessment of risk and materiality, to be agreed with the Supervising Officer prior to the start of each contract year. e) Preparation of reports and attendance at quarterly meetings of the Audit Committee (currently the Finance and Governance Committee). f) Carry out value for money audits as requested by the Supervising Officer. g) Carrying out investigations into financial irregularities and allegations of fraud or malpractice, if any should arise, on behalf of the Authority. h) the production and presentation of an annual report, for the Finance and Governance Committee.

The Authority proposes to enter into a contract for a period of four years based on the period 7th January 2019 until 31st March 2023.

The Authority may extend the contract for a further period of one year (12 months) until 31st March 2024.

Further information available within the procurement documents.