Head of Financial Governance

Audit and Risk Management Panel Officer

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit and Risk Management Panel met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to review the 2024/25 Annual Audit Report, discuss the results of the 2025/26 Internal Quality Assessment for the internal audit function, and consider the draft Audit and Risk Management Panel Annual Report for 2025/26. Key decisions included noting the 2024/25 Annual Audit Report, which received an unqualified audit opinion, and approving the 2026/27 Internal Audit Charter and noting the associated strategy.

Audit and Risk Management Panel Officer

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Risk Management Panel reviewed the performance of the Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud team for the second quarter of the financial year, noting improvements and the impact of new legislation. The Panel also received an update on the council's treasury management and capital programmes, highlighting borrowing levels and capital expenditure forecasts. Finally, the Panel considered its own self-assessment, evaluating its effectiveness and performance against good practice principles.

Audit and Risk Management Panel Officer

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Greenwich Audit and Risk Management Panel met to discuss the Treasury Management and Capital Outturn reports for the 2024-25 financial year, noting the council's strong investment returns and significant capital investments in housing, existing council homes, and local projects. The panel agreed to congratulate the council on its financial stewardship, while also emphasising the need for continued vigilance regarding servicing costs and the importance of a robust, long-term asset management plan.

Audit and Risk Management Panel

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Audit and Risk Management Panel met in June to discuss internal and external audit plans, performance, and strategy. The panel approved the audit work program and the internal audit plan and charter for the upcoming year. They also reviewed the audit strategy memorandum for both the council and its pension fund.

Cabinet

Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich's Cabinet met on Wednesday 9 April 2025, and agreed to recommend to full council the prohibition of itinerant ice cream trading on King William Walk and to note the updated Strategic Risk Register. The Cabinet also reviewed school place planning and capital programmes for 2024/25 - 2026/27, agreeing to proposed arrangements for managing projected trends in school place demand.