Falkirk Council: Steps taken to tighten spending on fuel for local authority's fleet

Falkirk Council: Steps taken to tighten spending on fuel for local authority's fleet

Falkirk Council says it has tightened up its spending on fuel in a bid to reduce the annual cost of £1.2 million to run its fleet.

Falkirk Council tighten up fuel procedures to cut £1.2 million annual spend

An audit found no evidence of fraud but found that control measures could be better

Council working to reduce £1.2m fuel bill for running fleet

An internal audit carried out in 2024 found no evidence of fraudulent use of fuel cards but did find ‘weaknesses’ in measures that would ensure fraud does not occur.