Ernst & Young LLP (EY)
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) is expected to issue a disclaimer of opinion for Tower Hamlets Council's 2025/26 accounts due to pervasive assurance gaps.
Ernst & Young LLP (EY), the external auditor for Tower Hamlets Council, indicated in November 2026 that it expects to issue a disclaimer of opinion for the council's 2025/26 accounts. This is consistent with prior years and is attributed to pervasive assurance gaps in the council's financial reporting.
The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council discussed these 2025/26 audit results on 4 November 2026. The council is working towards achieving an 'Unqualified (clean)' audit opinion by 2029/30. EY also acts as the external auditor for Newham Council.
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) is a multinational professional services network that provides assurance, tax, and consulting services. For local councils, EY serves as the external audit firm responsible for auditing financial reports and reporting on financial management.
Key facts
- Ernst & Young LLP (EY) expects to issue a disclaimer of opinion for Tower Hamlets Council's 2025/26 accounts. Source
- This is due to pervasive assurance gaps in Tower Hamlets Council's financial reporting. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee discussed the 2025/26 audit results on 4 November 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council aims to achieve an 'Unqualified (clean)' audit opinion by 2029/30. Source
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