The money, which will be split between the local authorities in each partnership area, is intended to meet the costs incurred during the transfer of services to local authority control. But the process is shrouded in secrecy with Connexions partnerships required to bid for a share of the money without being clear about what it can be used to fund.
Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show the amount awarded varies vastly between areas, from £1.5m to as little as £12,000, with others yet to find out how much they will receive.
Connexions Coventry & Warwickshire bid for more than £600,000 to help manage its transition, but received just £50,000. The service's executive director Steve Stewart said: "The government needs to be transparent about what it's done and it needs to be more consistent."
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