Role of the Committee

The Members Estimate Audit Committee supports the Accounting Officer in discharging his responsibilities under the Members Estimate, particularly in maintaining an effective system of internal control.

The Committee receives and considers reports from Internal Audit and other sources and produces a report to be published with the Members Estimate Annual Report and Accounts.

The Members Estimate Audit Committee was established in June 2004 by the House of Commons Members Estimate Committee.

The Members Estimate Audit Committee has the same membership as the Administration Estimate Audit and Risk Assurance Committee and both have general oversight over different aspects of Internal Audit. Together they are known as the Estimate Audit Committees.