Camden Council's internal controls are 'adequate, some improvement needed', according to the 2024-25 Internal Audit Annual Report presented at the Audit and Corporate Governance Committee meeting on 2 July 2025.
The report, which summarised the outcomes of the audit plan and follow-up audits, led the Head of Internal Audit to conclude that the adequacy and effectiveness of the overall arrangements for the Council's systems of internal control, risk management and governance are adequate, with some improvement required.
The 2024-25 Internal Audit Annual Report included an update on the Internal Audit plan, a summary of high priority recommendations, and a follow up update.
The Audit and Corporate Governance Committee also reviewed the External Audit Strategy 2024-25 from Forvis Mazars. The External Audit Strategy 2024-25 Appendix A detailed responsibilities, resourcing, the scope of the audit, and a broad timeline for completion. The report noted that the National Audit Office (NAO) issued guidance on rebuilding assurance on 9 June, emphasising the importance of tailoring the auditor's approach to the council's specific situation.
Other reports considered by the committee included the 2024-25 Annual Counter Fraud Report, the Annual Treasury Management Outturn Report 2024-25, the ACGC Annual Review of Effectiveness 2024-25, and the Work and Training Plan report.