Richard Harbord

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday 11th June, 2026 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Barnet Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026. The meeting, chaired by Councillor Alex Prager, focused on the Council's financial sustainability and governance arrangements. Key decisions included the noting of the 2025/26 external audit planning reports and the MHCLG report on rebuilding audit assurance. The committee also reviewed the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team's annual report and strategy, and approved new organisational policies related to cash seizure and asset forfeiture.

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) - Thursday, 5 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

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

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) of Barnet Council met on Thursday 27 November 2025. The committee received updates on the council's anti-fraud strategy, risk management, internal and external audits, and treasury management. Key decisions included noting the progress of various audits and endorsing the council's forward work programme.