Dr J Kirkland

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee Role: Independent Person

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee - Monday 20 July 2026 6.30 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee Role: Independent Person

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee - Monday 16 February 2026 6.30 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) met on Monday 16 February 2026 to review the audited Statements of Accounts for 2024-25. The committee received a disclaimed audit opinion on the Council's financial statements due to insufficient time for auditors to complete necessary procedures before the backstop date, a situation replicated across many local authorities. The Pension Fund accounts, however, received an unqualified opinion. The committee also discussed the Corporate Risk Register, noting four red risks including a successful cyber or ransomware attack and financial risks in adult social care, children's services, and temporary accommodation.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee Role: Independent Person

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee of Harrow Council met on Tuesday 25 November 2025 to discuss the external audit update, directorate risk registers, complaints handling, treasury management, internal audit progress, and the risk management strategy. Key decisions included noting the external audit findings, approving the updated risk management strategy, and reviewing the mid-year treasury management position.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee Role: Independent Person

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee - Tuesday 22 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee of Harrow Council met on Tuesday 22 July 2025 to review the Council's financial statements for 2024-2025, discuss the annual health and safety report, and consider the corporate risk register. Key decisions included the approval of the draft Statement of Accounts for 2024-2025, noting the progress of the external audit, and agreeing to establish a Standards Working Group. The committee also reviewed the Treasury Management Outturn Report for 2024-2025 and the draft Annual Governance Statement for the same period.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee - Tuesday 26 November 2024 6.30 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee of Harrow Council was scheduled to discuss several key financial and governance matters. These included an information report on the use of urgency procedures, an update on the audited 2022/23 Statement of Accounts and the 2023/24 audit, and the annual report on complaints and ombudsman findings for 2023/24. The committee was also set to review the Treasury Management Mid-Year Report for 2024/25.