Merseyside Police has a budget of more than £420 million. That money is used to employ 6,797 officers, PCSOs and staff.

The Commissioner is committed to being open and transparent as to how she sets the Merseyside Police budget.

Each year the PCC sets the budget to deliver an efficient and effective police force.

This page details how budgets are set, money is invested and what checks and balances are in place to ensure value for money is achieved.

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Budget Reports

The budget is set by the Police and Crime Commissioner on an annual basis. It establishes what the PCC intends to spend on policing and crime reduction across Merseyside.
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Statement of Accounts

The Statements of Accounts are produced every year by the PCC and the Chief Constable. The law requires the accounts to comply with national accounting standards.
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Premises and Land

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Treasury Management Strategy

The Treasury Management Strategy relates to the management of the Commissioner's investments and cashflows, her banking, money market and capital market transactions.
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Capital Strategy

The capital strategy is intended to give a high level overview of how capital expenditure, capital financing and treasury management activity contribute to the provision of services.
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Reserves Strategy

As part of the annual budget process the PCC considers and approves a strategy for General Balances, Reserves and Provisions. General balances are maintained as a matter of prudence.
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Audit Committee

The Audit Committee provide an independent and high-level focus on the audit, assurance and reporting arrangements that underpin good governance and financial standards.
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Review and Scrutiny

The Commissioner's office and Merseyside Police go through a rigorous auditing process, both internally and externally, to ensure the systems of both organisations are fit for purpose.
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