Inspection of Accounts

In relation to Inspection of Accounts rights under the Audit Act 2014, between 2019/20 and 2022/23:

1. Were the accounts were published?

Yes, they are available on this Council webpage, and a paper copy available in Reception in County Hall. Accounts for the periods 2020/21 to 2022/23 are currently awaiting audit opinions.

2. How many people inspected the accounts?

Devon County Council do not hold this information, because we do not maintain a register of the number of people who have visited County Hall during the public inspection period for the years 2019/20 to 2022/23.

3. How many requests/questions were asked?

Devon County Council do not hold this information, because we do not maintain a register of requests or questions.

4. What they were/what areas did they cover?

Not applicable.

5. How many objections were raised?

None.

6. What were those objections?

Not applicable.

7. Have you had any FOI requests relating to the accounts or finances (with the phrase ‘accounts’ of ‘inspection or statement of accounts’)?

Under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act, Devon County Council is not obliged to provide this information as it is already available on our public disclosure log

8. Were any changes made to the accounts as a result?

None.