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Statement of accounts
Find out about the costs and income of services for the financial year and liabilities and assets at the year end.
Our Statement of Accounts are prepared in accordance with the Accounting Code of Practice. This sets out the principles and practices of accounting required to prepare a Statement of Accounts which presents a 'true and fair' view of the financial position and transactions of a local council. Any departures from this standard are disclosed in the notes to the accounts.
Notice of appointment of Auditor from 2023/2024
Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) is responsible for appointing an auditor to principal local government and police bodies that have chosen to opt into its national auditor appointment arrangements. Torbay Council opted into this arrangement.
The PSAA board approved the appointment of Grant Thornton (UK) LLP to audit the accounts of Torbay Council for a period of five years, covering the accounts from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028. This appointment is made under regulation 13 of the Local Audit (Appointing Person) Regulations 2015.
Statement of accounts
2024/25
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Audit of Accounts - Public Notice
Notice is given that in accordance with Regulation 10 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, the Authority publishes the audited accounts of Torbay Council together with the Independent Auditors’ Reports for 2024/25.
The Independent Auditors issued a disclaimer of opinion on the financial statements for 2024/25 on 25 February 2026.
The Independent Auditors are unable to formally conclude the audit and issue an audit certificate for Torbay Council for 2024/25 in accordance with the requirements of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (the Act) and the Code of Audit Practice until they have received confirmation from the National Audit Office that the NAO has completed its own work for 2024/25 in respect of Whole of Government Accounts.
Malcolm Coe, Director of Finance (S151 Officer), 26 February 2026.
2023/24
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Public notice of conclusion of 2023/24 Statement of Accounts Audit
2022/23
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Public Notice of Conclusion of 2022/23 Statement of Accounts Audit
2021/22
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2020/21
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2019/20
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