In the United Kingdom a public servant, for example a local government officer, who has unlawfully spent public funds, or caused loss to a public authority through misconduct may be surcharged to recover public money. The surcharge may be applied, after referral to a court by the Audit Commission. In the case of an illegal corporate decision by an elected body all the councillors may be surcharged.

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  • In the United Kingdom a public servant, for example a local government officer, who has unlawfully spent public funds, or caused loss to a public authority through misconduct may be surcharged to recover public money. The surcharge may be applied, after referral to a court by the Audit Commission. In the case of an illegal corporate decision by an elected body all the councillors may be surcharged. (en)
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  • In the United Kingdom a public servant, for example a local government officer, who has unlawfully spent public funds, or caused loss to a public authority through misconduct may be surcharged to recover public money. The surcharge may be applied, after referral to a court by the Audit Commission. In the case of an illegal corporate decision by an elected body all the councillors may be surcharged. (en)
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  • Surcharge (sanction) (en)
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