FOI 23/24 – 15: Inspection of accounts

Freedom of Information Request

I am interested in researching the issue of the Inspection of Accounts rights under the Audit Act 2014, to see if or how it is being used across local bodies in the UK.

I wanted to ask for data, between 2019 and 2022/23 on the following:

1. If the accounts were published in those years:
2. Number of people, who inspected the accounts in the time periods each year:
3. Number of requests/questions asked, and what they were/what areas they covered:
4. Number of objections raised, and what they were:
5. Any FOI requests relating to the accounts or finances (with the phrase ‘accounts’ of ‘inspection or statement of accounts:’
6. Any changes made to the accounts as a result.

Office of the Police and crime Commissioner Response

I can confirm, as per Section 1(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) does hold the information you seek

I have responded to each question individually below. Please note the responses provided relate to all financial years within the scope of your request

1. Yes
2. Nil
3. No requests received
4. None
5. None
6. None