Suresh Patel

The Audit Committee of Hackney Council decided to comment upon and note the Internal Audit Annual Report 2025/26 and approved the updated Internal Audit Charter and Strategy on 17 June 2026. The committee noted the report's opinion on the Council's framework of governance, risk management, and internal control.

The Audit Committee of Hackney Council decided to note the content of the Annual Fraud & Irregularity Report 2025/26 on 17 June 2026. The report detailed fraud and irregularity within the London Borough of Hackney.

The Hackney Council Audit Committee noted the updates within the Treasury Management Update Report on 17/06/2026. The report provided an overview of treasury management activities from April 2026 to May 2026.

The Hackney Audit Committee noted the contents of the report and the attached risk registers and controls in place on 17 June 2026. The committee reviewed the Corporate Risk Register, which includes risks such as the Council's financial position, cyber security, workforce, corporate resilience, and temporary accommodation.

The Audit Committee of Hackney Council considered and noted the 2025/26 Audit Strategy Memorandums from Forvis Mazars LLP for the Council and Pension Fund on 17 June 2026. The committee approved recommendations regarding the audit plan.