Corporate Business Plan & Balanced Budget
Merton Council is addressing concerns regarding internal audit findings and the implementation of recommendations related to its Business Plan.
Merton Council's Governance Standards and Audit Committee reviewed internal audit findings in November 2025, revealing concerns about assurance levels and the implementation of recommendations. These findings highlighted issues within the council's operations, including an internal audit progress report and the key strategic risks register, which relate to the council's Corporate Business Plan.
A report to the committee noted that the Corporate Leadership Team is accountable for delivering the council's Business Plan and monitoring its Key Strategic Risk Register. Risk owners are responsible for identifying and implementing appropriate actions to mitigate risks they own, with twenty-five audits conducted since April 2025.
Key facts
- Merton Council's Governance Standards and Audit Committee reviewed internal audit findings on 13 November 2025. Source
- Internal audits revealed concerns over assurance levels and recommendation implementation. Source
- The Corporate Leadership Team is accountable for delivering the council's Business Plan. Source
- Risk owners are responsible for identifying and implementing actions to mitigate risks. Source
- Since April 2025, twenty-five internal audits have been conducted. Source
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