Scrutiny Committee - 11/02/2015

At a MEETING of the SCRUTINY COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 11th February, 2015.

Present:-

Bailie Willie SAWERS

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Kevin KEENAN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 10th December, 2014 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

No declarations of interest were made.

II EXTERNAL INSPECTION REPORTS FOR WHICH ALL GRADES ARE GOOD OR BETTER

There was submitted Report No 29-2015 by the Chief Executive providing a summary of recent external inspection reports which did not require in-depth scrutiny.

The Committee:-

(i) noted the summaries of recent inspection reports on Menzieshill House and Drummond House, both of which received grades of good or better in all areas covered by the inspections; and

(ii) remitted to the Director of Social Work to ensure that the areas for improvement, requirements and recommendations included in the reports were acted upon, both in relation to the particular services inspected and as guidance on good practice for other services.

III EDUCATION SCOTLAND (HMI) INSPECTION OF ROSEBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL

There was submitted Report No 57-2015 by the Director of Education reporting on the findings of the Education Scotland (HMI) following an inspection at Rosebank Primary School.

The Committee, having questioned the Director of Education and senior management, agreed to:-

(i) note the contents of the report; and

(ii) instruct the Director of Education to monitor progress towards meeting the areas for improvement contained in the report.

IV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PSIF ASSESSMENT

There was submitted Report No 55-2015 by the Director of City Development reporting on the results, key strengths and areas for improvement identified following a self-assessment utilising the Public Service Improvement Framework model for the Economic Development Department.

The Committee noted the key findings of the PSIF assessment, including the areas for improvement and associated Improvement Plan.

V INTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS

There was submitted Report No 53-2015 by the Chief Internal Auditor, providing the Committee with a summary of the Internal Audit Reports finalised since the last meeting of this Committee.

The Committee agreed to note the information contained within the report.

VI KPMG EXTERNAL AUDIT STRATEGY REVIEW AND PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015

There was submitted Report No 67-2015 by the Director of Corporate Services describing how KPMG would deliver the audit of Dundee City Council for the year ended 31st March, 2015. This included the opinions on the financial statements in accordance with the relevant legal and accounting requirements.

The Committee noted the information.

Kevin KEENAN, Convener.