Councillor Heather Farnworth

The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve recommendations on 25/06/2026. The committee noted the contents of the External Audit Update report. This included updates on the draft 2025/26 Statement of Accounts, the 2025/26 External Audit, and progress on 2024/25 External Audit recommendations.

The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council noted the report outlining KPMG's risk assessment and planned audit approach on 25/06/2026. The committee approved recommendations related to the external audit plan. The plan includes specific procedures to assess the valuation of council dwellings, management override of controls, and the valuation of post-retirement benefit obligations.

The Audit and Risk Committee approved the internal audit plan on 25/06/2026. The audit strategy will be amended to include strengthened safeguards and oversight in relation to the use of AI.

The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council noted the Corporate Risk Register on 25 June 2026. The committee requested further detailed reports on cyber security, IT partnership risk, housing management software implementation, risk-scoring methodology, and climate resilience outcomes.

The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve recommendations from the Annual Internal Audit Report on 25/06/2026. Summaries of outstanding audits, including major repairs and parking enforcement, will be reported to the next meeting. Limited and no assurance audits will be reported in more detail in future reports, with relevant officers attending committee meetings as required.