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.

[edit] See also

• Disgorgement (law)

[edit] External links

• http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/20000022.htm Local Government Act 2000 amending The Audit Commission Act 1998
• Audit Commission website

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