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