Note 6: Capital charge

Accounting policy

The capital charge is recognised as an expense in the financial year to which the charge relates.

Further information on the capital charge

The Office pays a capital charge to the Crown on its taxpayers' funds as at 31 May and 30 November each year. The capital charge rate is determined by the Treasury, and for the year ended 30 June 2016 was 8% (2015: 8%).