Report Summary
Approved Minute from the Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority held on 30 November 2023. The Minute was approved at the meeting on 22 February 2024.
Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 22 February 2024
Date : 22 February 2024
Location : The Grand Hall, Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA
Financial Planning - Budget Proposal 2024/25
Members considered the report which detailed budget requirement for policing (revenue, capital, and reform) for financial year 2024-25. JGray highlighted a number of key points as detailed in the paper.
In discussion the following matters were raised:
• The Resources Committee Chair confirmed the Committee commends the detail within the report.
• Members questioned what the public and communities can expect to see if funding is forthcoming or not forthcoming. CCFarrell commented that the ask in relation to the financial year is that the organisation can work within its means and consider redesign to ensure the best workforce mix of officers and staff. Without investment, CCFarrell commented that the force would move to a reactive organisation as it could not change or flex. In either scenario, CCFarrell confirmed officers would not backfill staff roles.
• The Chair requested the Chief Financial Officer confirm what the monetary difference would have been had Police Scotland received real terms protection.
The Authority RESOLVED to:
• NOTE the report.
• AGREE the following action:
Confirmation to be given of what the monetary difference would have been had Police Scotland received real terms protection.
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