Internal Audit Strategy
Barking and Dagenham Council is addressing staffing shortages impacting its internal audit strategy and plan for 2026/27.
Barking and Dagenham Council's internal audit team is currently facing significant recruitment and retention challenges, impacting its ability to deliver its full audit plan. In March 2026, the Audit and Risk Committee heard that the service relies on interim staff and has vacant permanent roles. The Interim Head of Audit presented the draft Internal Audit Charter, Strategy, and Audit Plan for 2026/27, noting the service's commitment to aligning with new Global Internal Audit Standards, which require adoption from April 2025.
An Internal Audit Strategy outlines the direction, priorities, and resource development plans for a council's internal audit function, aiming to enhance its effectiveness. These strategies typically focus on objectives such as adopting a risk-based approach, providing assurance, and offering high-quality insight and advice to the council.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council's internal audit team faces significant recruitment and retention challenges. Source
- In March 2026, Barking and Dagenham's Audit and Risk Committee heard about staffing issues. Source
- The Interim Head of Audit presented Barking and Dagenham's draft Internal Audit Charter, Strategy, and Audit Plan for 2026/27. Source
- Barking and Dagenham's internal audit service is aligning with new Global Internal Audit Standards, effective April 2025. Source
- Croydon Council did not publish its 2023-24 final accounts by the February 2025 statutory deadline. Source
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