Internal Scrutiny
Your Trusted Partner in Academy Trust Internal Scrutiny
At Totus Solutions, we understand the paramount importance of maintaining transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance within academy trusts. With our expertise and dedication, we offer tailored internal scrutiny services designed to fortify the governance, financial management, and operational efficiency of your academy trust. Financial & Non-Financial Internal Audit Requirements:
Financial Evaluation
Budgeting
Procurement
Risk Profiling & Management
Governance Review
HR Processes & Reporting
Health & Safety
Safeguarding
IT Systems & Cyber Security
Facilities Evaluation
In September 2019, the Government made it a requirement for all academies to obtain independent verification and as of the policies and procedures followed in the Trust. This report is to give reassurance to the Accounting Officer and Board of the processes followed with a detailed report for approval at Board. This independent view should be carried out with reference to the Risk Register held by the Trust.
Our Approach to Internal Scrutiny
Our Internal Scrutiny services are designed to provide a thorough, collaborative, and value-driven approach tailored to the needs of your Trust. We focus on enhancing your Trust’s governance, risk management, and operational performance.
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Proactive Risk Management
Risk management is the cornerstone of our Internal Scrutiny process. We employ robust tools and frameworks to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks effectively.
Pre-Engagement Planning: Before we start the scrutiny process, we conduct detailed planning sessions with your Risk & Audit Committee. This helps us understand your Trust's unique context and identify key areas of potential risk. We evaluate existing controls and prioritise issues based on their potential impact and likelihood, laying the foundation for a focused and effective scrutiny process.
In-Depth Scrutiny and Reporting
Our scrutiny process involves a comprehensive evaluation of your Trust's policies, controls, procedures, and systems.
Thorough Examination: We assess how well your current practices align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Detailed Reporting: We provide independent, detailed reports that offer reassurance to your Accounting Officer and Trust Board. Our reports are designed to support your governance with actionable insights and recommendations. Each report is aligned with your Trust's Risk Register for a holistic view of risks and controls.
Practical Solutions and Implementation Support
We don't just identify issues; we provide workable, tested solutions to address them.
Tailored Recommendations: Our Internal Scrutiny specialists bring real-world experience from senior leadership roles to offer practical and effective solutions.
Implementation Assistance: We support the implementation of our recommendations, whether through direct project management or advisory services. Our team collaborates closely with your Trust to ensure a smooth and effective execution of improvement initiatives.
Enhance Your Trust's Resilience and Performance
We offer a bespoke independent review which will not only cover the internal audit process, but with the expertise we have, we also include at no additional cost, suggestions for other business processes for consideration in a separate report for the leadership team to consider going forward.
Comprehensive, Collaborative and Value Focused
Get in touch with us today to learn more about our services and how we can support your trust's success. Together, we'll ensure that your trust remains a beacon of excellence in education.
Ready to Transform Your Educational Approach?
Reach out to Totus Solutions today and take the first step towards achieving educational excellence with a partner that truly understands your needs.
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