Decision details

Shared Service Arrangements

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED: That Cabinet;

A.    Noted the contents of this report and the related appendices

B.    Approved the option to bring the Internal Audit Service in-house

C.    Approved the option of an in-house service delivery model for Revenues and Benefits

D.    Granted delegated authority to Executive Director, Finance in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance to take all necessary steps to implement the in-house provision of internal audit services and Revenues and Benefits services as soon as is practicable.

 

REASONS:

To enable the implementation of a single operating model for Internal Audit Services and Revenues and Benefits services in order to streamline service provision and become a more efficient arrangement which incorporates best practice wherever possible. This should lead to improved customer service to residents and businesses in the area.

In addition, following the notice of termination of a partner (Cherwell District Council) and subsequent desire by the provider company to terminate the arrangement

 

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:

None

 

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS DECLARED AND DISPENSATIONS GRANTED: None.

Publication date: 14/07/2021

Date of decision: 13/07/2021

Decided at meeting: 13/07/2021 - Cabinet

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