Voyager EMH
Slipper Wearing Plucker of Pheasants
I have stated this before when you have written this.Counties do not monitor everything clubs do, and do not have the ability or authority to do so - it is also not their function. Any divergence from the rules and guidance would need to be brought to their attention. From what you have said, it does not appear that county is aware, so they have not ignored anything.
Individuals and groups of players are not affiliated organisations, so are free to do anything they want with regards to handicaps, including not using WHS at all. Affiliated clubs must use WHS and follow the rules and guidance from their local handicapping authority.
Where collection and redistribution of money is concerned, groups of players are not free to do anything they want.
They are still governed by laws of financial fraud or dishonesty, if unfair practices are being used.