Privy Council Office, audit of physical and personnel security

Final Report Audit of Physical and Personnel Security Executive Summary Authority The Audit of Physical and Personnel Security was approved by the Clerk as part of the Privy Council Office (PCO) Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan 2012-2013 to 2014-2015. [...] Objectives The objectives of the audit were: 1. To assess the design and operating effectiveness of governance structures and processes for physical and personnel security; 2. To assess the adequacy of risk assessment processes for physical and personnel security; 3. To determine if appropriate physical security controls have been established and implemented to safeguard facilities, information an [...] Privy Council Office Audit and Evaluation Division Final Report Audit of Physical and Personnel Security Conclusions Under the Policy of Government Security the Clerk, as PCO deputy head, is accountable for security in the department. [...] Objectives and Scope The objectives of the audit were: 1. To assess the design and operating effectiveness of governance structures and processes for physical and personnel security; 2. To assess the adequacy of risk assessment processes for physical and personnel security; 3. To determine if appropriate physical security controls have been established and implemented to safeguard facilities, info [...] Background and Context Good physical and personnel security are of particular importance for PCO because of the department’s proximity to the centre of government both geographically and intellectually.