Agenda item

The Committee considered the report of the Corporate Director of Resources, that provided details of the outturn budget position for Children and Young People’s Services highlighting major variances in comparison with the budget for the year, based on the position at the end of December 2021 (for copies see file of minutes).

The Children and Young People’s Finance Manger was in attendance to present the report and highlighted the major variances. Specific reference was made to the three schools operating a licensed deficit position and that they were operating at levels below the agreed deficit.

Councillor Walton referred to the underspend due to vacant posts and was concerned the impact the vacancies would have on future plans and asked what the authority were doing to address this.

The Finance Manager responded that they were focusing on the issues of attracting staff which was a priority and several working groups had been established. A full response would be provided in writing to Councillor Walton.

Resolved: That the report be noted.