Internal Audit Plan 2025/26
Councils are reviewing internal audit findings and strategies to combat fraud and corruption during the 2025/26 financial year.
Lewisham Council's Audit and Risk Committee discussed internal audit findings and strategies to combat fraud and corruption on 11 November 2025, according to a story. These discussions underscore the council's commitment to maintaining robust governance and accountability.
Havering Council's audit committee received the Head of Assurance Annual Report 2024/25 in July 2025, which revealed weaknesses in budget management and potential fraudulent activity within the Temporary Accommodation service. This report was presented by the Head of Assurance.
The Internal Audit Plan 2025/26 outlines the planned schedule of internal audits for the financial year 2025/26, which councils are currently conducting and reviewing the outcomes of.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Audit and Risk Committee discussed internal audit findings on 11 November 2025. Source
- Havering Council's audit committee received the Head of Assurance Annual Report 2024/25 in July 2025. Source
- The 2024/25 report revealed weaknesses in budget management and potential fraudulent activity in Havering's Temporary Accommodation service. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.