Independent report

London Borough of Barnet Council: External assurance review, 2026-27

External assurance review of London Borough of Barnet Council led by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) undertaken in April 2026.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 18 August 2026

Applies to England

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London Borough of Barnet Council: External assurance review, 2026-27

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Details

London Borough of Barnet Council was one of a number of local authorities to request Exceptional Financial Support for the financial year 2026-27.

The government agreed to the support, conditional on an external assurance review. CIPFA’s external assurance review sets out detailed findings, including conclusions, evidence and methodology used, and includes recommendations for the future.

The review was undertaken in April 2026 and its content is based on the fieldwork completed within this timeframe.

Published 18 August 2026