Audit activity

The administrative and financial control of the municipality is carried out through external audit and internal control.

The external audit and evaluation is independent of the management. Under the municipalities act, it is the responsibility of the audit board and the Auditor General. The audit board assesses the implementation of the municipal strategy and other objectives set by the Council. The auditor is responsible for the administrative and financial audit.

Accounts-audit

The city of Laitila is audited by BDO Audiator Ab. The auditor in charge is Sari Isaksson.

Board of Auditors

According to the Municipal Act, the Board of Auditors is appointed by the Council. The Board of Auditors is appointed according to the number of years corresponding to the term of office of the Council. The chairman and vice-chairman of the Board of Auditors must be Councillors. The role of the Audit Board is to monitor administrative and financial performance. The Audit Board must submit an annual evaluation report to the Council of Governors.

Internal control

The purpose of internal control and risk management is to ensure that the municipality’s tasks are carried out smoothly and lawfully, and to ensure the achievement of the objectives set, the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and procedures in accordance with good governance.

Internal control and risk management are part of the municipal group’s management and administrative system and of operational management. The institution and its chief executive are responsible for the internal control of the activities they manage.