Audit

This section explains how financial information is checked to make sure it is accurate and that public money is used properly.

This section provides information about Cheshire Constabulary’s finances and how they are checked.

You can find details about:

Internal Audit

Internal audit reviews how well the organisation’s financial controls are working.

It:

checks processes and systems
identifies risks or issues
reports findings to the Chief Finance Officers for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Constabulary as well as the Joint Audit Advisory Committee

This helps make sure controls are in place and working as expected.

External audit is carried out by independent auditors.

They check that:

the accounts follow legal and regulatory requirements
the accounts are prepared correctly
proper accounting practices have been used
the PCC and Chief Constable are using resources economically, efficiently and effectively

The latest information from the auditors is below:

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12-months funding will help spread the word on keeping young people safe in water

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Seized funds supporting positive summer opportunities for young people