Course details

As per Statutory Instrument (S.I.) 244 of 2014, there is a statutory requirement to ensure that each member of a local authority’s Audit Committee undertakes an induction training programme within three months of being appointed to the Audit Committee.

The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is delighted to be in a position to offer a half day’s facilitated induction programme for newly appointed Audit Committee members as per the Local Government (Audit Committee) Regulations, 2014.

The governance team at the IPA, as part of their governance and assurance services, provides training, advice and assistance in all aspects of Local Government Audit and Governance systems.

Course Content

Using a combination of presentations, examples and group discussion, the main subject areas that will be covered during this half-day training programme include:

Overview of Audit Committee Regulations 2014

  • including roles and responsibilities of members

The Audit Committee Charter

Annual Work Programme

  •  Local Government Audit
  •  Internal Audit
  •  Risk Management
  •  Financial Statements
  •  Value for Money

Working Procedures

Evaluation and Effectiveness

The Audit Committee Annual Report

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Institute of Public Administration - IPA

The Institute of Public Administration is Ireland’s only public service development agency focused exclusively on public sector development. It delivers its service through:

  • education and training, building people’s capability to meet challenges
  • direct consultancy, solving problems and helping plan and shape the future
  • research and publishing - understanding what needs to be done and making these findings readily available.

they tailor their services to the particular needs of the public service. their blend of skill and experience means that they can develop and offer a service which meets public service needs precisely and effectively. Whilst their services are delivered mainly to clients in the Irish Public Service, they have a strong reputation and demand for their services internationally also.

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