Agenda item - Governance of Value for Money Phase 4

Report of the Executive Director for Finance & Resources (copy attached).

10.1      The Committee considered the report of the Head of Law, which provided a copy of a report on Governance of Value for Money Phase 4, which had been to the Policy & Resources Committee and was being provided for information. The item was introduced by the Executive Director Finance & Resources.

10.2      Councillor Simson noted that the report suggested that £2-4m be invested in IT to produce savings through improved service provision, but proposed that that figure should be increased to £3-9m.

10.3      Councillor Janio asked what the incentive was for staff to make savings. Officers said that it could demoralising for departments if their budget was reduced, but staff understood the need to make savings across the organisation and it was important for the Authority to discuss the budget for the whole of the Council.

10.4      RESOLVED: That the report be noted.