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Merton Council's operational oversight, including its management of strategic risks, was recently reviewed by the Governance Standards and Audit Committee.
In November 2025, Merton Council's Governance Standards and Audit Committee reviewed internal audit findings, which highlighted concerns regarding assurance levels and the implementation of recommendations across council operations. This review included an internal audit progress report and the key strategic risks register.
The Corporate Leadership Team is responsible for monitoring the Key Strategic Risk Register and delivering the council's Business Plan, with risk owners tasked with mitigating identified risks. Twenty-five audits have been conducted since April 2025.
Key facts
- Merton Council's Governance Standards and Audit Committee reviewed internal audit findings on 13 November 2025. Source
- The internal audit findings revealed concerns about assurance levels and recommendation implementation. Source
- The Corporate Leadership Team is accountable for monitoring the Key Strategic Risk Register. Source
- Twenty-five audits have been conducted since April 2025. Source
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