To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 18 February 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 note the Internal Audit Charter for Devon Assurance Partnership (DAP).

To consider a report on the Internal Audit Plan 2026-27.

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

To consider a report that outlines the Torbay Council Counter Fraud and National Fraud Initiative (NFI) Work Plan for 2026-2027.

To note the update on the collection of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates

To consider the Audit Committee’s Annual Report for 2025/26.

To note the Audit Committee’s work programme for 2026/2027.