To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 27 May 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.)

To receive a verbal update from the Head of Corporate Finance on the 2025/26 Draft Statement of Accounts.

To consider a report that set out the progress made by Grant Thornton on delivering their responsibilities as the Council’s external auditors.

To consider a report that sets out the plan to rebuild audit assurance at Torbay Council following the disclaimer of opinion issued under the statutory backstop for the years ended 31 March 2025, 31 March 2024 and 31 March 2023.

To note an update on the progress made on the recommendations set out in the Auditor’s Annual Report 2024/25.

To note the report on the above.

To note a report on the above.

To note a report that provides a high-level summary of the number of HR investigations and Whistleblowing investigations in the year 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

To note the report.