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Report ED13075

The Sub-Committee considered a report setting out the budget monitoring position for the Education Portfolio based on expenditure to the end of May 2013.  The Schools’ Budget, funded from the Dedicated Schools’ Grant and specific grants, was forecast to be in an underspend position of £458,000, which would be carried forward into the next financial year.  The controllable part of the Non-Schools’ Budget, funded from Council Tax, Revenue Support and specific grants, was forecast to be in an underspend position of £89,000.

In considering the Education Portfolio Budget Monitoring Report 2013/14, Members requested that a breakdown be provided of the total Non Controllable Budget spend as at May 2013.  Councillor Nicholas Bennett JP also noted the need to ensure that Total Non Controllable Budget spend continued to reflect the make-up of the Education Division as the needs and number of Education staff changed over time.  Following discussion, Members requested that the current and future apportionment of Council recharges be reported to a future meeting of the Executive and Resources PDS Committee to support the most efficient use of Local Authority resources.

RESOLVED that:

1)  The current and future apportionment of Council recharges be reported to a future meeting of the Executive and Resources PDS Committee;

2)  The latest 2013/14 budget projection for the Education Portfolio be noted; and,

3)  The Education Portfolio Budget Monitoring Report 2013/14 be recommended to the Portfolio Holder for Education for approval.