Audit Commission Cost Savings

Dear Department for Communities and Local Government,

In a radio interview today the former Communications Director of
the Audit Commission stated that DCLG had been made aware of
proposals by that body to the effect they were already planning
cuts of £50m over the next few years.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/new...

He also stated that the subsequent costs of shutting the Audit
Commission would be substantial based on pension and redundancy
commitments.

Please provide

a) Copies of any correspondence, of whatever form held on live and
backup systems, from the Audit Commission to DCLG outlining their
proposals or intent to undertake reductions in internal costs
received by DCLG between 01 Jan 2009 and 13 Aug 2010.

b) Costs of fulfilling the pension and redundancy commitments of
Audit Commission staff and the impact of the decision to abolish
that body as announced on 13 Aug 2010.

Both of these should be available with little work as they are both
essential pieces of information in informing the Secretary of
States decision to abolish any organisation.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Smith

Dear Department for Communities and Local Government,

In light of the revelation contained here:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/benedi...

Please ensure that you include any and all documents, emails etc
that relate to the Audit Commission in any form through the use of
secret phrases, words, numbers or other means.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Smith