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.
Man found seriously injured in car park
Mystery of Tavistock incident
Car park income set to break £2 million in Torridge
People are not being put off by hike in charges
Totnes e-bike scheme ‘won’t cost a penny’
'We aim to create a safer environment for everyone'
Defence budget boost could bring South Hams jobs bonanza
'The numbers that were previously quoted may well be exceeded'
“Horrendous” parking issues on seafront
Call for more disabled bays
Three rescued after car crashes into stream
Fire crews sent to Dartmoor village
