Our Commissioner and the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police, have a Joint Independent Audit Committee to maintain an effective internal audit of their affairs as required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2011.
The Joint Independent Audit Committee considers the internal and external audit reports of both the Commissioner and the Chief Constable and advise them both according to good governance principles and appropriate risk management arrangements in accordance with proper practices.
Follow the link below for the terms of reference for the committee. The links to the left will take you to the minutes of meetings held.
JIAC Terms of Reference and CIPFA Guidance Updated November 2018
Annual Report of the Joint Independent Audit Committee 2019 – 2020
Annual Report of the Joint Independent Audit Committee 2018 – 2019
Annual Report of the Joint Independent Audit Committee 2017-2018
Annual Report of the Joint Independent Audit Committee 2016
Annual Report of the Joint Independent Audit Committee 2014-15