Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee
Barnet's Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee is reviewing an audit report on damp and mould issues at Barnet Group.
Barnet Council's Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) received an internal audit report in September 2026 detailing significant damp and mould issues at Barnet Group. The report highlighted high-risk findings, including weaknesses in compliance with Awaab's Law timescales and the effective use of vulnerability information for case prioritisation.
The committee, which oversees governance, audit, risk management, and standards within Barnet Council, was presented with the findings on 17 September 2026. The audit also identified issues with the thorough completion of follow-up assessments regarding damp and mould cases.
Key facts
- An internal audit report on damp and mould issues at Barnet Group was presented to GARMS on 17 September 2026. Source
- The report highlighted high-risk findings, including non-compliance with Awaab's Law timescales. Source
- The audit identified weaknesses in using vulnerability information for case prioritisation. Source
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