Publications and Reports
Hertfordshire Police Authority publishes a range of reports and documents online (see the pages below). We normally publish only the latest three years of annual reports on our website. Copies of older reports are available upon request.
- Annual Audit Letter
This is the Annual Audit Letter prepared by the Audit Commission each year and approved by Audit Committee in November. - Annual Budget Leaflet
The Police Authority produces 10 versions of the budget leaflet each year (one for each borough or district in the county). Each leaflet provides details about how the Police Authority budget is spent, as well as specific information about policing in the area and contact details. - Annual Budget Reports
This report sets all the key financial information for the Police Authority. This report is used by the Police Authority to decide what level precept (council tax for policing) should be set for the forthcoming year. The report includes details of the funding settlement from Government. In addition, it provides a lot of detail of where the Constabulary will be making efficiencies over the year. - Annual Report for the Policing Plan 2008-2011
The annual report is a document outlining the objectives set in the annual Policing Plan. The Constabulary are required to meet all targets set by the Police Authority. The report dicusses in detail how far the Constabulary have gone in achieving these targets. - Annual Governance Statement
This statement that is signed by the Chair and Chief Executive of the Police Authority and the Chief Constable. The governance framework comprises the systems and processes, and culture and values, by which the Authority is directed and controlled, and its activities through which it accounts to and engages with the community. - Audit Report
This report is prepared by the Authority’s internal auditors. It includes a summary of the audit work undertaken during the year and the key issues identified from that work. - Business Plans
The Authority published its first Business Plan in May 2010. The plan sets out the Authority's misson, as well as explaining how it meets its statutory responsibilities and its strategic aims for the year. - Other Annual Reports
Reports into other aspects of the Authority's business such as volunteer schemes can be found in this page. - Code of Corporate Governance
Governance is about how police authorities ensure that they are doing the right things, in the right way, for the right people, in a timely, inclusive, open and accountable manner. It comprises the system, processes, culture and values by which organisations are directed and controlled, and through which they account to, engage with and lead their communities. This document sets out the standards that we expect from our employees and others doing work on our behalf. - Contract Regulations
This document sets out how the Authority lets and manages its procurement and contracts. - Equality Schemes
These two documents, one for racial equality and the other for disability set out how the Authority operates to ensure equality for all. The Authority is currently considering a combined equality scheme. - Financial Regulations
This document sets out the powers and limitations of the key officers in relation to financial authority. - Hertsbeat Community Magazine
The Police Authority publishes this magazine every July. It contains details of Constabulary performance as well as other useful information about the Police Authority and the Constabulary. - Policing Plans
The Authority publishes a new policing plan each year at the end of March. This document sets out all the key priorities for the Constabulary for the forthcoming three years. - Standing Orders
This document sets out the rules for the conduct of all Police Authority meetings. - Statement of Accounts
This document is the formal record of the financial affairs of the Authority over the previous financial year. - Complaints Policy
This document sets out Hertordshire Police Authorities policy for the recording, handling and oversight of complaints - Whistle Blowing Policy
This document sets out the Whistle Blowing procedure for Hertfordshire Police Authority members and staff.