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.
Business booming in Brixham
Nothing fishy about harbour profits
New solar farm planned for Braunton
It will be the fifth in the area
Car hits tree near Instow
Two men seriously injured
Another arrest made in connection to Exmouth death
26-year-old man is being questioned
Illegal tobacco and cash seized in Exeter
Trading standards and police carried out operations
Totnes skate park project nears finishing line
Councils unite to help fund much-needed facility
