Richard Harbord

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Co-Optee

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Tuesday 17th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Barnet Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to review the council's risk management, construction quality assurance, internal audit progress, treasury management performance, and external audit findings. Key decisions included the approval of recommendations to enhance construction quality assurance processes and the noting of treasury management performance updates and strategic priorities.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) MOVED Co-Optee

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday, 5 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Co-Optee

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) convened to discuss a range of topics, including the council's anti-fraud strategy, risk management, internal and external audit progress, treasury management, and member development. The committee noted the progress made in various areas, raised concerns about the sustainability of the council's borrowing, and discussed strategies for mitigating risks. The committee also approved the draft member induction programme for 2026.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Co-Optee

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee meeting of Barnet Council held on 18 September 2025.

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS)

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Wednesday 21st May, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) convened to consider a range of reports, including updates on risk management, audit planning, and the council's governance framework. The agenda included the approval of the Annual Governance Statement, review of the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team's activities, and discussion of the Treasury Management Outturn.