School audit summary reports

Each financial year, three audit themes are selected in consultation with Children’s Services to review the areas that are perceived as being of greatest risk to the School and Hertfordshire County Council. A sample of schools, including nursery schools, primary schools, education support centres and secondary schools will be visited during the course of the year and covering the various themes. The annual schools audit plan is approved for each financial year and may not line up entirely with the academic calendar.

The audit themes the current financial year can be found on the Audit Approach page.

Summary report themes

SFVS

To assess the effectiveness of controls in respect of the SFVS assurance areas, with a particular focus on financial management.

Schools Banking Management (2022/23)

To provide assurance to the Council and the sample of schools reviewed that schools have robust policies and internal control arrangements in place to govern the use of online banking systems.

Whistleblowing (2022/23)

To provide assurance that schools have robust policies and procedures to govern the whistleblowing process, with these sufficiently visible to both staff and external parties. The audit will also provide assurance that whistleblowing referrals received have been dealt with in accordance with the policy / guidance set.