Policy And Resources Committee - 17/10/2005

At a MEETING of the FINANCE COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 17th October 2005.

At a MEETING of the FINANCE COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 17th October 2005.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Fraser McPHERSON, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 12th September 2005 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I MINUTE OF AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE

The minute of meeting of the Audit and Risk Management Sub-Committee of 26th September 2005 a copy of which is appended hereto was submitted for information and record purposes.

II RELIEF OF RATES - CHARITY RELIEF

Councillor Morrow declared a non-financial interest in the vestry of the Cathedral of St Paul's by virtue of being the Convener of the Cathedral Chapter.

There was submitted Report No 609-2005 by the Depute Chief Executive (Finance) seeking authorisation to grant charity relief on the undernoted non-domestic properties.

The Committee approved accordingly.

III REVENUE MONITORING

There was submitted Report No 591-2005 by the Depute Chief Executive (Finance) providing the Committee with analysis of the 2005/2006 projected revenue outturn as at 31st August 2005 monitored against the adjusted 2005/2006 Revenue Budget.

The Committee

(i)                               noted that the overall General Fund 2005/2006 Projected Revenue Outturn as at 31st August 2005 showed an overspend of 274,000 against the adjusted 2005/2006 Revenue Budget.

(ii)                             noted that the Housing Revenue Account Projected Outturn was projecting an underspend of 426,000 against the adjusted 2005/2006 Revenue Budget.

(iii)                            instructed the Depute Chief Executive (Finance) to take every reasonable action to ensure that the 2005/2006 Revenue expenditure was below or in line with the adjusted Revenue Budget.

(iv)                             instructed the Depute Chief Executive (Finance) in conjunction with all Chief Officers of the Council to continue to monitor the Council's 2005/2006 Projected Revenue Outturn.

IV CAPITAL MONITORING

After considering Report No 590-2005 by the Depute Chief Executive (Finance) appraising members of the latest position regarding the Council's Capital Expenditure Programme for 2005/06 the Committee noted the contents of the report.

V COUNTER FRAUD REPORT - APRIL TO JUNE 2005

There was submitted Report No 599-2005 by the Depute Chief Executive (Finance) detailing the Council's Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Counter Fraud activity for the period April to June 2005 together with a revised Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy and Sanction Policy.

The Committee noted the Counter Fraud Activity and adopted the revised Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy and Sanction Policy.

The Convener agreed that the undernoted item be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) in view of the timescales involved.

VI REMPLOY INTERWORK'S - LEADING THE WAY AWARDS 2005

The Convener intimated that Lorraine Glynn, Finance Department was nominated for an award at the above Ceremony for her outstanding contribution to the employment of disabled people. At the Regional Awards ceremony on 23rd September 2005, Lorraine was judged the Scottish Winner for demonstrating excellent practices in the employment and development of disabled people within the workplace.

In addition, the City Council was commended in the Medium Business Employer category for its outstanding contribution to promoting the employment and inclusion of disabled people within the organisation.

The Committee congratulated all staff involved and Lorraine on her individual award.

FRASER MACPHERSON, Convener.