Issue - meetings

(i)    to note this report in relation to the IJB budget and the information on areas of risk and management action that are contained herein.

(ii)  to agree to the Chair calling a special meeting of the IJB, in accordance with Standing Order 9, should the funding position confirmed by the Scottish Government in October not cover the requirements of the Integration Joint Board; and

(iii) to approve the budget virements indicated in Appendix F.

The Board had before it a report from the Chief Finance Officer, ACHSCP which presented a summary of the current year revenue budget performance.

The Board heard from the Chief Finance Officer who provided an overview and additional context around the report and the appendices which included reference to the continuing pandemic and its financial impact on the Partnership.

The Board were advised of continuing negotiations involving the Scottish Government (SG) who had yet to confirm their financial commitment and payments following the number of guidance and instructions issued around the pandemic.

The Chief Finance Officer anticipated further clarity from the SG by the end of September however it may be necessary to hold an Exceptional Board Meeting to discuss that position once fully known.

The report recommended :-

that the Board -

(a)  note this report in relation to the IJB budget and the information on areas of risk and management action that are contained herein.

(b)  agree to the Chair calling a special meeting of the IJB, in accordance with Standing Order 9, should the funding position confirmed by the Scottish Government in October not cover the requirements of the Integration Joint Board; and

(c)  approve the budget virements indicated in Appendix F.

The Board resolved :-

to approve the recommendations.