The Audit Committee of Wandsworth Council was scheduled to consider the council's use of surveillance powers, the internal audit service's plans, and updates on fraud and risk management. The meeting agenda also included standard procedural items.

The Council's Use of Statutory Surveillance Powers

A report by the Director of Finance was scheduled to be presented concerning the council's use of its statutory surveillance powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA). This report, detailed in the document Councils use of RIPA for the year 2025-26 , would cover the period of 2025/26. The agenda indicated that this discussion would involve pages 3 to 10 of the meeting papers.

Internal Audit Service's Charter, Strategy, and Plan

The committee was due to review the Internal Audit Service's Charter, Strategy, and Plan for the upcoming year, 2026/27, alongside its Strategic Plan. This comprehensive review, detailed in CSP report , was to be presented by the Director of Financial Services and covered pages 11 to 68 of the agenda documents.

Fraud Update and Indicative Plan

An update on fraud for the financial year 2025/26 was scheduled, along with an indicative fraud plan for 2026/27. This report, titled Fraud Update March 2026 , was prepared by the Head of Fraud and encompassed pages 69 to 80 of the provided documentation.

Review of Risk Management

The committee was also set to receive an update report on the review of risk management. This item, detailed in the Annual Review of Risk Management , was presented by the Director of Financial Services and covered pages 81 to 84 of the agenda.