Devon & Cornwall Police Authority

What We Spend

Allowances and Reimbursements

The Authority has a scheme of allowances and reimbursements which aims to enable people from all walks of life to serve on the Authority. The allowances are intended to recognise the time commitment expected of members to enable them to carry out their duties effectively and take account of the public service element of the role. For details of the allowances scheme please click here.

Allowances paid to Members 1 April 2009 - 30 September 2009
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Annual Audit Letter

Each year the Audit Commission produces its Annual Audit Letter which summarises the findings from audits undertaken during the year. It includes messages arising from the audit of financial statements and the results of the work undertaken to assess arrangements to secure value for money in our use of resources.

Annual Audit Letter 2008/09
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Annual Audit Letter 2007/08
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Annual Audit Letter 2006/07
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Annual Governance Report

Each year the Audit Commission produces an Annual Governance Report which summarises the findings from the audit. It includes the messages arising fromthe audit of financial statements and the results of the work undertaken to assess how well we use and manage resources to deliver value for money and better andsustainable outcomes for local people.

Annual Governance Report 2008-09
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Annual Governance Report 2007-08
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Audit Commission Independent Assessment of Police Use of Resources

The use of resources assessment (PURE) is undertaken by the Audit Commission as part of their responsibility to examine the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Authority's use of resources under section 5(1)(e) of the Audit Commission Act 1998

Audit Commission Independent Assessment of Police use of Resources 2008-09
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Audit Commission Independent Assessment of Police use of Resources 2007-08
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Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders

To conduct its business effectively, the Authority needs to ensure that it has sound financial management policies in place and that they are strictly adhered to. Part of this process is to adopt and implement Financial Regulations and Contract Standing orders.

Financial Regulations
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Contract Standing Orders
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Revenue and Capital Budget

A Three Year Financial Strategy - 2010 -11 to 2012 -13.
Joint report of the Treasurer and Chief Constable.
This report covers the spending proposals and key issues relating to the three year finance strategy. It is supported by a booklet of annexes.

Statement of Accounts

You have a right to inspect your Police Authority's accounts. Electors may also ask questions about, or challenge, the accounts. Please follow this link to find out more on your rights to inspect the accounts

Statement of Accounts 2008-09
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Summary Statement of Accounts 2008-09
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Summary Statement of Accounts 2007-08
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Statement of Accounts for year ended 31 march 2008
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Spending Archive

Link to spending archive

Treasury Management Strategy

Treasury Management is an important part of the Treasurer’s responsibilities. The Treasurer is required to present a Treasury Management Strategy to Members each year, setting out how investments, borrowing, cash flows and banking arrangements will operate during the year. In addition, police authorities are required to approve an Annual Investment Strategy before the start of the financial year.

Treasury Management Strategy 2010-11
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Treasury Management Strategy 2009-10
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Treasury Management Strategy 2008-09
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