Chair & Member Audit and Risk Committee – Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman Closed

The Office of the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) independently investigates complaints against public bodies in Northern Ireland. It is publicly funded and is headed by the Ombudsman, Margaret Kelly.

Main purpose of role

The ARC member will support the Ombudsman in ensuring that the unique accountability arrangements which underpin the office remain effective. In delivering on NIPSO’s accountability and value for money obligations the ARC member will be mindful of the need to protect the Ombudsman’s operational independence.

The Ombudsman, as Accounting Officer, has responsibility for issues of risk, control and governance. The Ombudsman appoints an Audit and Risk Committee to provide additional scrutiny and assurance. The ARC’s role is not operational, neither has it any role in NIPSO’s decision making processes. Rather the ARC’s rol...