Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Finance and Business Improvement which related to the Second Quarter Budget Monitoring 2016/17.

Members noted that the report provided an overview of the revenue budget and outturn for the second quarter of 2016/17.  It also highlighted significant variances against the budget.

The Chief Accountant advised that a major contributor to the overspend on the budget was the temporary accommodation.  Members were advised that the report coming to the December Committee would set out how the Council intended to tackle this issue.

Members were made aware that increased controls had been introduced across the Council, and would be closely monitored by the Corporate Leadership Team, in the following areas:-

·  Recruitment

·  Temporary Staff

·  Discretionary Spending

·  Contractual commitments

In response to enquiries from Members, Officers advised:-

·  That the grounds maintenance section carried out work for Parishes but were looking to generate income undertaking more external work

·  That the street cleansing overspend occurred mainly as a result of a lack of resources.  A second review of the operation would take place in April/May next year.   

RESOLVED:  That the Committee notes the revenue position at the end of the second quarter and the actions being taken or proposed to improve the position where significant variances have been identified.