Archived decisions

Appendix 6 - CPA 2004 refresh - timetable

Summer

Initial text for corporate self-assessment drafted, based on performance plan

8.09.04

Corporate Performance Manager / Local Auditor agree timetable / key milestones / and iterative process for delivery of self-assessment / performance summary section of Annual Audit Letter (AAL)

30.09.04

1st draft of self-assessment to Local Auditor

1 - 5 October

Local Auditor shares 1st draft self-assessment with other regulators for initial comment

6 - 13 October

Departments provide Corporate Performance Team with performance reports, incorporating progress with 04/05 targets for 1st half year.

7.10.04

Corporate Performance Manager / Local Auditor discuss:

o Changes to be made as a result of performance reports

o Changes auditor would expect as a result of liaison with inspectorates (Local Auditor to provide 1st draft AAL - performance summary section)

20.10.04

Corporate Performance Manager to provide 2nd draft of self-assessment, amended with updates from half year performance reports

30.10.04

Corporate Performance Manager / Local Auditor finalise self-assessment and AAL - performance summary and text of 180 word summary, which is published with CPA scorecard

November

AAL / 180 word summary undergo Audit Commission regional moderation / final consultation with other regulators

23.11.04 - 3.12.04

Draft CPA scorecards announced under embargo - with opportunity for final amendments to wording

13.12.04

Final CPA scorecards announced under embargo

16.12.04

Public announcement of CPA scorecard

24.01.05

Mark Catlow / Stephen Taylor present AAL to Cabinet

28.02.05

AC publishes AAL on Audit Commission website