Carry Forward Proposals 2005 to 2006

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A decision made (10/04/06) to approve Carry Forward Proposals 2005 to 2006.

Subject:	Carry Forward Proposals 2005 to 2006
Decision Reference:		Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		JS/1/03/04/06
Written Report – Title	Carry Forward Proposals 2005 to 2006	Written report - author		Jane Strecker
Decision(s): The Minister has approved: that all Departments that have requested to carry forward surpluses or deficits that are within the existing 3% and 1% limits are permitted to carry forward those balances; that departments are requested to transfer the remaining balance from the carry forward process of £4.3 million back to the centre to be allocated to Departments in accordance with the proposals agreed by the Council of Ministers on 23rd March 2006 (Appendix D); that provisions are made against the remaining balance of £7.7 million, held for unforeseen contingencies, in accordance with the proposals agreed by the Council of Ministers on 23rd March 2006 and that the approval to transfer these funds once actual expenditure is known is delegated to the Treasurer of the States; and that the remaining surplus of £1,046,249 of the former Finance and Economics Committee’s cash limit in 2005 is transferred to provide for the funding priorities agreed by the Council of Ministers on 23rd March 2006.
Reason(s) for decision The carry forward proposals for 2005 to 2006 and the recommended provisions to be held against the unforeseen contingency have been prioritised and have the full support and approval of the Corporate Management Board and the Council of Ministers.
Action required: To inform Departments of the recommendations and request the transfer of funds back to the centre to be reallocated accordingly.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 10 April 2006