Scrutiny and Audit Committee 22 April 2026 | Dundee City Council

The Dundee City Council Scrutiny and Audit Committee meeting held on April 22, 2026, focused primarily on internal and external audit reports, inspection outcomes for local schools, and asset management. Key procurement-related discussions included the internal audit plan for 2026-27, which outlined resource allocation and the prioritization of audit items, with some older outstanding actions being reviewed for closure. The committee reviewed a substantial assurance report on immigration sponsorship and visas, confirming compliance with Home Office regulations and ongoing communication with hiring managers to mitigate risks. The Audit Scotland annual audit plan for 2025-26 was presented, highlighting significant audit risks such as property valuation and financial management, with an audit fee of £472,500 noted. Additionally, the committee discussed the best value thematic report on asset management, which included recommendations to improve the asset management database and reporting to support property rationalization and capital receipt maximization. The council is actively pursuing property rationalization strategies, including exploring surplus office capacity and community asset transfers, with an emphasis on balancing financial and social capital considerations. No new contract awards or RFPs were detailed, but the discussions on asset management and audit plans have implications for future procurement and capital projects, particularly related to net zero investments and building maintenance.