To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 27 November 2024.

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 consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the 2023/24 Statement of Accounts including Annual Governance Statement.

To consider a report that brings together a summary of the work the Council’s External Auditors have undertaken for Torbay Council during 2023/24.

To consider a report that provides a summary of the performance against the Internal Audit Plan for the 2024/25 financial year to date.

To recommend to Council the approval of the 2025/2026 Treasury Management Strategy.

To note a report that updates members on the progress made on implementing the Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan, which was approved by Cabinet in July 2024.

To note a report that provides an update on counter fraud activity undertaken for the period of 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024, including progress against the 2024/2025 Counter Fraud Plan.

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 note the report on the above.

To note the work programme for the Audit Committee.