Police Budget

The PCC holds a shared responsibility with the Chief Constable for providing effective financial and budget planning for the short, medium and longer term.  In consultation with the Chief Constable, the PCC is required to set a budget for the forthcoming year.

2024/2025 Budget & Policing Precept

Budget and Policing Precept decision for 2024/25

Information about the total police budget can be found in the following links:

Expenditure Exceeding £500

Lists detailing expenditure exceeding £500 can be found https://www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/transparency/financial-information/spending-over-500/

 Accounts

The Commissioner and Chief Constable Statement of Accounts can be viewed https://www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/transparency/financial-information/audit-of-accounts/.

Audit of Accounts

The accounts of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Lancashire are subject to external audit.  The Annual Audit letter from the External Auditors Grant Thornton can be found https://www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/transparency/financial-information/audit-of-accounts/.

Financial Governance Arrangements

The current Financial Management Code of Practice provides clarity on the financial governance arrangements which the Police serve in England and Wales.

Financial Regulations

 

To ensure value for money and sound financial management,  the Financial Regulations and Scheme of Consent can be found within the PCC governance framework available  https://www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/transparency/governance-documents/.