Internal Audit Plan 2025/26
Merton Council's Governance Standards and Audit Committee reviewed internal audit findings in November 2025, raising concerns about assurance levels.
Merton Council's Governance Standards and Audit Committee reviewed internal audit findings in November 2025, highlighting concerns regarding assurance levels and the implementation of recommendations. A report to the committee noted the Corporate Leadership Team's accountability for the Business Plan and Key Strategic Risk Register.
Risk owners are responsible for identifying and implementing actions to mitigate risks, according to the report. Since April 2025, twenty-five audits have been conducted. No further discussions or decisions on the Internal Audit Plan 2025/26 are currently scheduled across the councils.
Key facts
- Merton Council's Governance Standards and Audit Committee reviewed internal audit findings on 13 November 2025. Source
- The review highlighted concerns over assurance levels and recommendation implementation. Source
- Merton Council's Corporate Leadership Team is accountable for the Business Plan and Key Strategic Risk Register. Source
- Risk owners are responsible for identifying and implementing actions to mitigate risks. Source
- Twenty-five audits have been conducted at Merton Council since April 2025. Source
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