The audit process
The Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate (Inspectorate) audit process has seven key stages from initial communication to the final review of any agreed actions determined by audit recommendations.
Stage 1: Initial communication to council to negotiate audit dates
Stage 2: Audit preparation communication including material that should be prepared prior to the audit start date
Stage 3: Confirmation of attendance and logistical arrangements
Stage 4: On site audit process
- Initial meeting with council CEO and representatives to discuss audit process
- Audit conducted taking between two and five days
- Exit meeting to communicate preliminary findings
Stage 5: Communication
- Draft audit report prepared and provided to council
- Council considers draft report findings and makes comment
- Inspectorate considers comments and council action
- Final agreed audit report and action plan, if required, forwarded to council
Stage 6: Action plan review, if required, after agreed timeframe
Stage 7: Outcome of review provided to council