Margaret Culleton

Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Governance Standards and Audit Committee of Merton Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to review updates on fraud, internal audit progress, and the council's statement of accounts for 2024/25. The committee also discussed the council's plan for internal audits in the upcoming year and the use of contingent workers.

Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.15 pm

The Governance Standards and Audit Committee of Merton Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several key items, including a review of polling places, an external audit progress report, an internal audit progress report, a fraud update, and the key strategic risks register. The committee was also expected to discuss a member induction plan for 2026 and the appointment of an independent person.

Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Governance Standards and Audit Committee met on 18 September 2025, to discuss corporate complaints, human resources, gifts and hospitality, and the nomination for Freeperson of the Borough status. The committee reviewed and noted the Council's complaints and compliments reports, covering the period of 2024-25, and also the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO)^[1] annual letter. The committee also agreed to recommend the nomination of individuals for Freeperson of the Borough status to the council for approval.

Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 3 July 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Governance Standards and Audit Committee met on 3 July 2025 to discuss internal and external audit reports, the annual governance statement, and the committee's annual report. The committee reviewed the effectiveness of the council's governance framework and internal controls, and planned for the upcoming year. The committee also agreed to recommend that the Council notes the Annual Report and agrees to its publication and distribution to relevant stakeholders.

Governance Standards and Audit Committee

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Wednesday 19 March 2025 7.15 pm