To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 26 March 2025.

For reference:  Having declared their non pecuniaryinterest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

For reference:  Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item.  However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note:  If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

To note the Audit Committee’s Terms of Reference as approved by Adjourned Annual Council on 15 May 2025.

To consider a report that provides an overview of the planned scope and timing of the statutory audit of Torbay Council for those charged with governance.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report on the draft Annual Governance Statement which provides the opportunity for the organisation to review its processes, controls and objectives and to provide assurance to Members, Senior Officers and stakeholders as to the reliability of its Statement of Accounts and the probity of its operations.

To note a report that provides an update on the Council’s current risk position and notable information with regards to the Council’s overall risk management arrangements.

To consider a report that provides an update on counter fraud activity undertaken for the period of 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, including progress against the 2024/2025 Counter Fraud Plan.

To note the Audit Committee’s work programme.