Annual Report 2005 - The National Disability Authority

Annual Report 2005
Finance
Internal Audit
In December 2005 the DJELR, Internal Audit Department completed a procurement
audit of the NDA, which found that the NDA was in compliance with procurement
guidelines and procedures. Further audits are planned for 2006.
Compliance
In adherence with Corporate Governance requirements, the NDA conducted a
risk management workshop, facilitated by external consultants PWC, and a Review
of Internal Financial Controls was completed in May 2005. The risk management
workshop involved members of the Senior Management Team, and representatives from
the Authority and Finance committee. It facilitated the development of an NDA risk
management register. A report outlining the PWC review of NDA Internal Financial
Controls was submitted to the Authority in June 2005. This report informs part of the
Authority’s financial declaration for the 2004 Statutory Accounts, which were filed in
2005 in accordance with statutory requirements of the NDA Act 1999.
Financial Development
The NDA, in accordance with its statutory obligations, submitted financial audited
accounts for 2004 to the Minister of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in June 2005.
Furthermore, the NDA updated the financial processes and procedures in accordance
with Department of Finance Guidelines, Corporate Governance requirements, and in
keeping with best practice generally.
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