Cost codes

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Dear Midlothian Council,

This is a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act.

I wish to receive a list of your organisation’s cost codes and a description of what each code stands for. I use the term “cost codes” to refer to codes used by the council relating to a specific area of spending. If the council uses a different term for such spending areas, I would like to be informed of such difference.

I would like this information to be presented as follows:

Cost code: xxxx Description: xxxx (what this cost code represents)

I would like to receive this information electronically, in an Excel spreadsheet. If you feel that a substantive response to this request is not possible within a reasonable time frame I would be grateful if you could contact me and provide assistance as to how I can refine the request. I look forward to receiving a response in 20 working days. Many thanks.

Yours faithfully,

Jenna Corderoy

Midlothian Council Enquiries, Midlothian Council

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Mike O'Rourke, Midlothian Council

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FAO Jenna Corderoy

 

As per your recent FOI request for a list of Midlothian Council cost codes
and descriptions, please find attached spreadsheet. Please note we have
two types of cost codes, a Cost Centre and an Expense Head.

 

I trust this satisfies your request, but should you have any further
queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

 

Mike O'Rourke

Business Applications Manager

Resources Directorate

Midlothian Council

Tel 0131 561 5255

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