The Audit and Governance Committee of Hounslow Council is scheduled to consider a range of financial and operational reports. Key topics include an update on treasury management, the external audit completion report for pensions, and a review of local government ombudsman complaints.

External Audit Completion Report for Pensions and Statement of Accounts

A significant item on the agenda is the External Audit Completion Report for Pensions and Update on the Overall Statement of Accounts 2025/26. This report will provide an update on the external audit of the council's pension funds and the overall statement of accounts for the financial year 2025/26. The Audit and Governance Committee will receive information regarding the completion of this audit process.

Treasury Management Update

The committee is also scheduled to receive an update on treasury management activities. This will cover the council's financial investments and borrowing strategies. The report is expected to detail the performance and management of the council's financial resources.

Local Government Ombudsman Complaints

Information regarding Local Government Ombudsman Complaints is also set to be presented. This item will likely outline the nature of complaints received by the Local Government Ombudsman that relate to Hounslow Council, and any outcomes or actions taken.

Quarterly Monitoring of Corporate Risk Register

The Quarterly Monitoring of Corporate Risk Register (Q2, 2026-27) will be presented to the committee. This report will detail the council's corporate risks and the progress made in managing them during the second quarter of the 2026-27 financial year.

Annual Update on Whistleblowing Reports

An Annual Update on Whistleblowing Reports is scheduled for discussion. This will provide an overview of whistleblowing concerns raised within the council over the past year and the actions taken in response.

Progress Report on Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud

The committee will receive a Progress Report on the Work of Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud (Q1). This report will outline the activities undertaken by the internal audit and anti-fraud teams during the first quarter of the financial year.

Change of Polling Station Venues

A report on Change of Polling Station Venues is also listed on the agenda. This item will likely detail proposed changes to the locations of polling stations for future elections.

Annual Work Programme

The Annual Work Programme for the Audit and Governance Committee is scheduled for review. This document will outline the planned activities and focus areas for the committee over the coming year.

The meeting is scheduled to be chaired by Councillor Unsa Chaudri. Other members of the committee include Councillors Muhammad Akram, Marcella Benedetti, Tony Brown, Parinoor Kaur, and Gurpreet Sidhu. The committee also includes independent non-voting members Fay Kana and Lisa Nyon.