Printing paper cost.
| Authority | Isle of Man Financial Services Authority |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-05-04 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2021-05-11 |
| Case ID | 1775553 |
Summary
The requester asked for the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority's annual spending on printing paper and ink to support a paper-reduction initiative. The authority disclosed the specific costs for paper and internal printing for the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, and 2020/21, noting that ink costs are volume-based and included in the printing figures.
Key Facts
- The request was received on 4 May 2021 and responded to on 11 May 2021.
- Costs provided cover only internal printing/photocopying machines and exclude external printing services.
- Ink costs are charged based on volume of usage and are included in the 'Printing' cost figures.
- Spending on paper and printing decreased significantly in 2020/21 due to a move away from paper and COVID-19 working from home arrangements.
- The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent.
Data Disclosed
- 2018/19 Printing: £8,958
- 2019/20 Printing: £7,522
- 2020/21 Printing: £2,513
- 2018/19 Paper: £1,867
- 2019/20 Paper: £1,765
- 2020/21 Paper: £630
- Case ID: 1775553
- Date received: 2021-05-04
- Outcome date: 2021-05-11
Original Request
... [personal data redacted] ... in short i am trying to work on a solution of using the less paper and ink in printing. What i would like to know yearly how much does it cost to buy Inks and paper how much does the Department spend. Please send and state paper and ink thank you. ... [personal data redacted] ... kind regards
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Category | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing | £8,958 | £7,522 | £2,513 |
| Paper | £1,867 | £1,765 | £630 |
Full Response Text
Isle of Man Financial Services Authority PO Box 58, Finch Hill House, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1DT Tel: +44 (0)1624 646000 Website: www.iomfsa.im
Our ref: 1775553 11 May 2021
Dear xxx
We write further to your request which was received on 4 May 2021 and which states:
"…[personal data redacted]… in short i am trying to work on a solution of using the less paper and ink in printing.
What i would like to know yearly how much does it cost to buy Inks and paper how much does the Department spend. Please send and state paper and ink thank you.
…[personal data redacted]… "
Our response to your request is as follows:
The printing and paper costs are provided for the last three years and include costs only in relation to paper and printing associated to our internal printing/photocopying machines. Ink is charged based on the volume of usage. The 2020/21 costs for both paper and printing are reduced, partly reflecting an ongoing move to less reliance on paper, but Covid-19 impacts and working from home arrangements for staff has also had an impact.
Printing 2018/19 Printing 2019/20 Printing 2020/21
£8,958 £7,522 £2,513
Paper 2018/19 Paper 2019/20 Paper 2020/21
£1,867 £1,765 £630
Please quote the reference number 1775553 in any future communications.
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