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Our Ref: Our Ref: NY8647 - Date: 28 July 2023 

Our Ref: NY8647  

Date: 28 July 2023 

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: NY8647  

I write in connection with your request for information that was received by the Office of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC) ON 14 July 2023.   

I note you seek access to the following information:    

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 date, data between 2019 and 2022/23 for: 

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

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information  

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within the OPFCC.    

I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by the OPFCC.   

Decision  

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.  

  • If the accounts were published in those years  

All of the accounts were published and are available on our website: Statement of accounts 

 

  • Number of people who inspected the accounts in the time periods each year  

There are no records of formal requests for additional information on the accounts during this period 

 

  • Number of requests/questions asked, and what they were/what areas they covered 

There are no records of formal queries received on the accounts during this period  

 

  • Number of objections raised, and what they were 

There have been no objections raised in relation to the accounts 

 

  • Any FOI requests relating to the accounts or finances (with the phrase ‘accounts’ of ‘inspection or statement of accounts’)  

All FOI requests are published on our website: Disclosure Log – Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner North Yorkshire (northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk) 

There was 1 FOI request in 2022 related to accounts or finances which is available on our website: FOI Request NY7717 

 

  • Any changes made to the accounts as a result 

None  

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that the OPFCC’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.  

Complaint Rights 

Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet which details your right of complaint.  

If you have any queries concerning this request, please contact me quoting the reference number above.  

Yours sincerely,  

Becky Cannon   

Becky Cannon  

Office of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner  

COMPLAINT RIGHTS  

Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the decision is incorrect?  

You have the right to request that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire (OPFCC) reviews their decision.  

Prior to lodging a formal complaint, you are welcome and encouraged to discuss the decision with the case officer that dealt with your request.  

Ask to have the decision looked at again –  The quickest and easiest way to have the decision looked at again is to telephone the case officer that is nominated at the end of your decision letter.  

That person will be able to discuss the decision, explain any issues and assist with any problems.  

Complaint 

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision the OPFCC made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding access to information, you can lodge a complaint with the OPFCC to have the decision reviewed.  The OPFCC must be notified of your intention to complain within 2 months of the date of its response to your Freedom of Information request.  Complaints should be made in writing and addressed to:  

Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner 

Harrogate Police Station 

Beckwith Head Road 

Harrogate 

North Yorkshire  

HG3 1FR  

In all possible circumstances the OPFCC will aim to respond to your complaint as soon as practicable but within 20 working days.  

The Information Commissioner 

After lodging a complaint with the OPFCC if you are still dissatisfied with the decision you may make application to the Information Commissioner for a decision on whether the request for information has been dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Act.  

For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner please visit their website at https://ico.org.uk. Alternatively, phone: 0303 123 1113 or write to:  

Information Commissioner’s Office 

Wycliffe House, Water Lane 

Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF