Detailed breakdown of Barnet Council's expenditure for the past three years
Received: 19 March 2025
I am requesting a detailed breakdown of Barnet Council's expenditure for the past three years, including receipts, invoices, and transaction records. Specifically, I request:- Administrative costs (staff salaries, office expenses)- Public services spending (social care, housing, waste management)- Payments to external contractors and suppliers- Capital expenditure (infrastructure projects, developments)- Debt and reservesLegal Basis for DisclosureThis request is made under the following UK legislation, which mandates transparency in local government spending:Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) - Public right to access recorded financial information, including invoices and receipts.Local Government Act 1972 (Section 228) - Requires councils to provide public access to detailed financial records.Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Section 114) - Ensures transparency in financial management.Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 - Grants the public the right to inspect and obtain copies of all expenditure records, including receipts.Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (Regulation 10, 14, 15) - Requires councils to keep and disclose all financial records, invoices, and payments for public inspection.Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Mandates disclosure of payments made to external contractors.Please provide this information in a digital format, free of charge, as required by FOIA.