To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 29 October 2026.

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.)

On 8 September 2025 Audit Committee considered the Risk Assurance Report For Our Integrated Adult Social Care Services and requested a representative from Audit South West attend and respond to questions.

The report and appendices considered by the Audit Committee held on 8 September 2025 have been re-circulated for Members reference.

To note a report on the Council’s current risk position and overall risk management arrangements.

To consider a report on the Treasury Management Strategy.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that provides a summary of the performance against the Internal Audit plan for the 2025/26 financial year to date, highlighting the key areas of work undertaken and summarising the main findings and recommendations aimed at improving controls.

To consider a report that sets out a summary of all the work undertaken by Grant Thornton for Torbay Council during 2024/25 as the appointed external auditor.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that presents the audited Statement of Accounts for 2024/25 for approval.

To note a report on the above.