Decision details

To receive the first quarter (April to June) budget and performance monitoring report

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

(a)           approves the actions set out in paragraphs 74-77 of the report;

(b)           notes the contents of the report;

(c)           notes the position of the forecast for the General Fund outturn for the financial year ended 31 March 2020;

(d)           notes the update (set out in Appendix C) from the Corporate Director for Children’s Services on the progress in delivering a sustainable solution to the High Needs element of the Dedicated Schools Grant; and

(e)           notes the forecast year end outturn positions for capital, reserves and Housing Revenue Account neighbourhood accounts.

Voting: Unanimous

REASONS

To comply with the draft CIPFA Financial Management Code of practice.

To facilitate the implementation of a strong and active culture of financial management within the BCP Council by identifying when prompt management intervention and action is needed to avoid an adverse impact on future service delivery or the achievement of future corporate objectives.

All Directors have confirmed their acknowledgement of the issues raised.