<p>DFID recently conducted a comprehensive review of tax arrangements for public sector appointments in contract at 31 January 2012. This was a government-wide review commissioned by Her Majesty's Treasury.</p><p>DFID had 77 appointments off payroll at 31 January 2012 and at an annual cost to the Department of less than £58,200: 76 contracted through an employment agency or consultancy firm and one non-executive director.</p><p>DFID will continue to review all non-payroll arrangements to ensure that all appointments meet their tax obligations and that the contractual arrangement is the most appropriate for the situation.</p>