All local authorities have to publish accounts in a form specified by government regulation. They show in broad summary the sources of finance and the services on which it has been spent.
We produce a formal Statement of Accounts, which is set out in the form required by Accounts and Audit Regulations.
The draft accounts for the financial year ending previous 31 March are passed for audit annually.
The audited accounts then have to be approved by the council's audit committee following completion of the external audit.
Every year, the accounts are open for inspection by the public, before the completion of audit for a period of 30 working days. Local electors can inspect them and ask questions.
External Audit is currently undertaken at Hillingdon by Ernst and Young.
The web version of the Statement of Accounts does not include a signature for security purposes.
2025/26 Statement of Accounts
The draft Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026 is now available using the link below.
Public Inspection Period
In line with the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, the associated accounting records and related documents are made available for public inspection from Friday 7 August to Friday 18 September 2026 inclusive.
Full details regarding the public inspection period and process are contained in the full public inspection notice and protocol using the links below.