Forvis Mazars LLP
Lambeth Council's 2025/26 financial statements received a disclaimed audit opinion from Forvis Mazars, highlighting ongoing financial reporting challenges.
Lambeth Council's 2025/26 financial statements received a disclaimed opinion from external auditors Forvis Mazars in October 2026, meaning auditors could not express an opinion on their true and fair view. This follows similar outcomes for the previous two financial years, attributed to historic challenges and ongoing issues with the Pension Fund's sundry debtors and creditors balances (story 10914). Lambeth's Audit and Risk Committee discussed these audit findings in October 2026.
Other councils are also engaging with Forvis Mazars on their financial reporting. Hounslow Council's Audit and Governance Committee discussed its Draft Statement of Accounts in September 2026. Harrow Council's Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee reviewed the draft Statement of Accounts for 2025-26 and its audit strategy in July 2026. Hackney Council's Audit Committee noted the External Audit Plan for 2025/26 in June 2026.
Forvis Mazars LLP is a professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services. The firm acts as external auditors for various councils and pension funds, including Stockport, Manchester City, Durham County, and the Hackney Council Pension Fund. They are responsible for auditing financial statements and assessing value for money arrangements for these organisations.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council's 2025/26 financial statements received a disclaimed opinion from Forvis Mazars in October 2026. Source
- Forvis Mazars could not express an opinion on Lambeth Council's 2025/26 accounts due to insufficient audit evidence. Source
- This is the third consecutive year Lambeth Council has received a disclaimed audit opinion. Source
- Historic challenges and issues with the Pension Fund's balances contributed to Lambeth's disclaimed opinion. Source
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