staffing vacancies
Richmond upon Thames Council's internal audit work faces delays due to staffing vacancies.
Richmond upon Thames Council's internal audit work is facing significant delays due to staffing vacancies, with recruitment challenges for experienced internal auditors described as common across London councils. The Audit, Standards and Statutory Accounts Committee heard in October 2026 that only 51% of planned internal audits for the 2026/27 financial year were completed or in progress by the end of September 2026, falling behind the council's target. Of 55 audits planned for the year, 18 had not yet started by 30 September 2026.
Key facts
- Richmond upon Thames Council's internal audit work faces significant delays due to staffing shortages. Source
- By September 2026, 51% of planned internal audits for 2026/27 were completed or in progress at Richmond upon Thames Council. Source
- 18 of 55 planned audits for 2026/27 had not started by 30 September 2026 at Richmond upon Thames Council. Source
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