Decision 9-2013: Robustness of Estimates and Adequacy of Financial Reserves

Part of the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner is to make and publish any decision of significant public interest regarding policing, crime and community safety in Cleveland.

Executive Summary:

The Local Government Act 2003 requires the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) to report formally on the robustness of the budget for consideration immediately prior to setting the Budget.

This report aims to ensure that the PCC is aware of the opinion of the CFO of the PCC regarding the robustness of the budget as proposed.

This includes the long term revenue and capital plans, the affordability of the capital programme when determining prudential indicators and the adequacy of general balances and reserves.

The PCC is required to take account of this report when determining its budget.

Decision 9-2013: Robustness of Estimates and Adequacy of Financial Reserves (application, 2MB)