Contract Management It was noted that this audit had received ‘Significant Assurance’. It was highlighted that the review found the systems and controls surrounding the management of the contracts and monitoring of the payments at NHS Kirklees were found to be satisfactory. However the report contained one recommendation that related to the monitoring of payments at GP practice level. An action plan had been agreed with management to address this. Commissioning It was noted that this audit had received ‘Significant Assurance’. It was highlighted that overall the processes in place for the commissioning of services and the contract management arrangements at NHS Kirklees were found to be robust. It was recognised that the report contained three recommendations that related to: web browser; assurance on the coding of treatments; and specifications. An action plan had been agreed with management to address these. Information Governance Toolkit Helena Corder reported on the key requirements for achieving Level 2 of the Information Governance (IG) Toolkit (Version 8) and summarised the areas that had not been met. It was highlighted that the level of evidence which the PCT was expected to supply seemed inappropriate. Helena confirmed that Internal Audit was undertaking a review to evaluate the adequacy of information provided to support the self assessment. In addition a gap analysis would be produced detailing any areas where additional information is required. The outcome of this review would be reported to the next Audit Committee. Holme Valley Memorial Hospital Tony Gerrard asked Helen Jones to conduct a review of how the PCT had considered the complex issues around investment in Holme Valley to facilitate learning. It was AGREED Tony, Bryan and Helen would meet to discuss how this could be achieved. The Audit Committee RECEIVED and NOTED the NHS Kirklees Internal Audit Progress Report. AC/11/09
NHS Kirklees Local Counter Fraud Progress Report Liz O’Reilly presented the Local Counter Fraud Progress Report to the Audit Committee and summarised the work performed since the last meeting. In particular the following was highlighted: Creating an anti-fraud culture 2 Mandatory Training sessions had been held during November and December 2010. Presentations – at GP Practice Protected Time events. E-learning – Work was being undertaken to develop a fraud e-learning package. Page 5 of 9