Audit Bureau: Public space benefits from a good audit board

Committee conclusion: The current policy is not consistent with the plans established for the design of public spaces in Ede. For redirection, the Audit Office will look to the Council.

A board that is actively involved and carries out monitoring and management tasks well can ensure that the plans in place are implemented now and in the future.

It is best to inform the council

Also important: The board needs to be better informed. According to the Audit Committee’s conclusion, current information on public space policy is insufficient in quality. The information the council provides to council is often too general and lacks clarity about the relationship between policy and associated resources, according to the committee.

Think long term

Regarding the budget, the council will also have to take the long term into account. If future changes in public spaces are not thought through, it may lead to unnecessary financial problems.

According to the audit committee, long-term thinking about public spaces can also ensure cuts are prevented in the future.

more information

On November 24th Goodfink Award for Best Audit Report of 2023 Granted. The Ede Audit Committee’s “Forest Behind the Tree Mirrors” report is one candidate.

Also nominated: Audit report from the Audit Court of Amersfoort, on tackling undermining.

The entire report is “The Forest Behind the Tree’s Mirrors.” A study on public space policy in Ede (2016-2022) can be found here.

Audit Bureau

The Audit Bureau is considered an important auxiliary body to the Council, especially in carrying out its oversight tasks. Audit reports from other municipalities are excellent examples for your council. View more reports here.

See also Educational environment for council members For more information about the Audit Bureau, including a step-by-step plan for complying with the new legislation that will come into effect on January 1, 2024.