The Audit Committee of Hackney Council approved the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 January 2026. The committee also noted the contents of the External Audit Completion Report for 2024/25 and authorised the Group Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to approve the final Statement of Accounts. Officers confirmed that practical controls are in place and system improvements are being progressed, and control recommendations focused on strengthening timeliness of reconciliations and improving data flows.