7.7 million pounds is awarded to residents in East Devon receiving a single person discount on their council tax.
According to research by the audit commission up to 5% of claims may be wrong which would amount to 385- housand pounds annually.
Data matching technology will now be used by the authority to double check claims.
Oldway Mansion damage will cost thousands to fix
Frequent break-ins at historic property
Water buffalo introduced on Exmoor
They're helping restore wild wetland
Passenger attacked on Plymouth bus
This woman may be able to help enquiries
Fire at 'Harry Potter' Dartmoor pub
It will be closed for a spell
Could Plymouth council workers get a four-day week?
Green councillor says it's good for their health
Technology upgrade to Saltash Tunnel reaches key phase
31 miles of new cabling being installed
