Disclaimed Audit Opinion
Tower Hamlets Council is projected to face a disclaimed audit opinion until 2029-30, as it addresses financial and control issues.
Tower Hamlets Council is projected to face a disclaimed audit opinion until the 2029-30 financial year, according to external auditors EY at an Audit Committee meeting in July 2026. This means auditors cannot express an opinion on the financial statements due to insufficient evidence. The council is working to address financial and control environment issues to achieve an unmodified opinion.
The Barnet Pension Fund's audit opinion was disclaimed in March 2026, though the fund itself surpassed £1.86 billion and outperformed its benchmark. The fund's net assets increased by £74.2 million over the year, reaching £1.7 billion. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss disclaimed audit opinions at either council.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council is projected to face a disclaimed audit opinion until the 2029-30 financial year. Source
- External auditors EY shared this projection at a Tower Hamlets Audit Committee meeting in July 2026. Source
- The Barnet Pension Fund's audit opinion was disclaimed in March 2026. Source
- The Barnet Pension Fund reached a total value of £1.86 billion in March 2026. Source
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