The National Audit Office report criticises Government cuts and calls for a review of the funding formula.
It also accuses the Home Office of failing to understand the demands on police or the impact of the financial cutbacks and says the formula should take account of police forces' local circumstances.
Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg says the Home Secretary doesn't seem to recognise the demands on police which don't directly involve crime.
“Disappointment” over North Devon funding settlement
There could be up to a five per cent drop in core spending power
Controversial Exeter road consultation to begin in the New Year
Drivers ‘rat-run’ through hospital to dodge Exeter road closure
Exeter care agency rated 'inadequate' and in special measures
Bosses at Horizon Care insist change
Raw sewage spews into Plymouth suburb estate and woods
Concerns raised for public health and wildlife in Woolwell
Councillor stands under trees to stop chainsaw massacre
Emergency preservation order now in place
Three years jail for charity box thief
And he can't eat in McDonald's for eight years
