Cost of external investigators

Summary

The requester asked for the costs of external investigators used for grievance, disciplinary, and fairness at work matters within the Department of Health and Social Care. The authority disclosed the total costs for the financial years 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 5th December 2019 and responded to on 23rd December 2019.
• The information relates to external investigating officers for grievance, disciplinary, and fairness at work.
• Costs were provided for three consecutive financial years.
• All figures provided were rounded up to the nearest £100.
• No information was withheld or exempted in this response.

Data Disclosed

• 2016-17
• £27,500
• 2017-18
• £29,500
• 2018-19
• £32,200
• 2019-12-05
• 2019-12-23
• 1084662

Original Request

What has been the cost of external investigators within the Department? Clarification sought: What type of investigation are you referring to? Please state which external investigators your query relates to? Response received: For clarity the request I am making is for information and cost of external investigating officers used in connection with grievance, disciplinary, and fairness at work.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Interim Chief Executive: Angela Murray Freedom of Information Team Department of Health & Social Care Chief Executive’s Office Crookall House Demesne Road Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3QA

Tel: (01624) 642621 Email: dhsc@foi.gov.im Website: www.gov.im/dhsc

Our ref: 1084662 23rd December 2019

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 5th December 2019 and states:

"What has been the cost of external investigators within the Department? Clarification sought: What type of investigation are you referring to? Please state which external investigators your query relates to? Response received: For clarity the request I am making is for information and cost of external investigating officers used in connection with grievance, disciplinary, and fairness at work."

Our response to your request is as follows: We are pleased to be able to provide a response to your request with answers to your questions: Financial Year Cost 2016-17 £27,500 2017-18 £29,500 2018-19 £32,200 These figures have been rounded up to the nearest £100.

Please quote the reference number 1084662 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely