Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS)

Recent meetings

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07 Oct 2024

7:00 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Monday 7th October, 2024 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) met on Monday 07 October 2024 to discuss the council's risk register, treasury management performance, corporate complaints, and audit progress. Key decisions included noting the council...

23 Jul 2024

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Tuesday 23rd July, 2024 7.00 pm

Postponed

This meeting has been postponed.

15 Apr 2024

7:00 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Monday 15th April, 2024 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) met on Monday 15 April 2024 to review the council's counter-fraud framework, risk reports, annual governance statement, and audit plans. Key decisions included the approval of updated co...

18 Jan 2024

7:00 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday 18th January, 2024 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Barnet Council met on Thursday 18 January 2024 to review internal audit progress, grant certification work, the status of the 2020/21 audit, and information governance. The committee ...

27 Nov 2023

7:30 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Monday 27th November, 2023 7.30 pm

9 attendees · 13 documents · 0 media files

16 Oct 2023

7:00 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Monday 16th October, 2023 7.00 pm

9 attendees · 19 documents · 0 media files

24 Jul 2023

7:00 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Monday 24th July, 2023 7.00 pm

9 attendees · 26 documents · 0 media files

About

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) provides independent assurance on Barnet Council's governance, risk management, and financial standards. It oversees internal and external audits, ensuring effective assurance arrangements are in place. The committee reviews corporate governance, risk management frameworks, and financial reporting processes, including the annual governance statement and statement of accounts. It also acts as the Standards Committee, with responsibilities covering member conduct and development, counter fraud, whistleblowing, and corporate complaints.