Association of Chief Police Officer (ACPO) ranks – Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner’s expenses

Report: 7
Date: 13 September 2011
By: Chief Executive

Summary

As part of an Internal Audit Directorate review (now Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance), a number of recommendations were considered by the ‘old’ Remuneration Sub-Committee in relation to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. This report explicitly addresses the arrangements for the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner’s expenses.

A. Recommendations

That members note the report in respect of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.

B. Supporting information

Background

1. As part of an Internal Audit Directorate review, a number of recommendations were considered by the Authority in relation to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. The review recommended that all claims for payment and reimbursement of personal expenses incurred in the execution of official duties should be submitted to the Chief Executive for countersignature and onward transmission for payments.

2. The claiming of expenses is covered by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) pay and benefits policy. This states that expenses should be paid to reimburse staff the actual costs that have been incurred by personal circumstances in the course of, or because of, official business.

3. I am able to report, as countersigning officer, that the systems in place for claiming expenses are operating effectively and adhere with the arrangements set out in the pay and allowances manual. In doing so, I had the benefit of confirmation from the Director of Resources that the claims were in line with MPS policy.

C. Other organisational and community implications

Equality and Diversity Impact

1. There are no immediate implications on equality and diversity arising from this report.

Consideration of MET Forward

2. Although this report has no direct implications for the delivery of Met Forward, although arguably this would be considered a Met Standards issue.

Financial Implications

3. There no cost implications as a result of this report.

Legal Implications

4. There are no legal implications. This report is provided as a result of an Internal Audit Directorate report on Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner terms and conditions 2005-06.

Environmental Implications

5. There are no environmental implications from this report.

Risk Implications

6. There are no risks associated with this report..

D. Background papers

• Internal Audit Directorate report on Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner terms and conditions 2005-06.

E. Contact details

Report author: Catherine Crawford, Chief Executive, Metropolitan Police Authority

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