Transfer budget for statistics

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A decision made (05.03.07) to agree a budget transfer for statistics to Chief Minister's Department

Subject:	Transfer budget for Statistics to Chief Ministers Department
Decision Reference:	MD-ESC-2007-0014		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A		Report File ref:
Written report – Title	Recommendation to transfer budget to Chief Ministers Department for provision of statistical data
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Peter Robinson Assistant Director - Finance
Decision(s): To agree a budget transfer in the sum of £2,000 to the Chief Ministers Department in order to fund the continued collation of statistical data for the Education, Sport and Culture Department.
Reason(s) for decision: In accordance with a decision of the Corporate Management Board dated 14th June 2006 in order for the Statistics Unit of the Chief Ministers Department to continue the collation of statistical data on behalf of States Departments.
Action required: Assistant Director – Finance to request the Treasurer of the States to action this as a non-contentious transfer between departments in accordance with Financial Direction No.3.6 Variations to Heads of Expenditure and to inform the Treasury of the appropriate code from which the budget will be transferred.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: