a few seconds agoBritain: Government cards cost 7,100 euros for luxury chocolate
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)British officials have begun investigations after a government card was used to purchase luxury chocolates worth over 6,200 pounds or 7,100 euros. The Office of the Information Commissioner has launched an internal investigation after it was found that 6,248 pounds were spent to buy chocolate from luxury producer “Hotel Chocolat”, writes Independent. [...]
The Office of the Information Commissioner has launched an internal investigation after it was found that 6,248 pounds were spent to buy chocolate from luxury producer “Hotel Chocolat”, writes Independent.
If it is estimated that these purchased products have violated spending policy, authorities may demand a return of money from any person responsible.
This payment is currently subject to an internal investigation. We believe the transaction was made contrary to the policies of the Commissioner's Office for Information”, a spokesman for this institution said.
“The ICO is committed to maintaining high standards in all aspects of our financial management and control. If a breach of our financial policies is confirmed, we will take appropriate measures, including remuneration of the”, he added.
The company “Hotel Chocolat” sells for 170 pounds of the most expensive product with many kinds of chocolate in a package.
