220211ResourcesCtteePaper1AABudgetMonitoring2122 v10

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (NPA) resources committee paper, which monitors the 2021/22 budget, up to 31 December 2021. The paper provides an overview of the budget management position and seeks the committee's views on strategic risks and implications. The Scottish Government implemented a 2% reduction in resource grant, but capital funding was not impacted. Staff costs were lower than budgeted, and management implemented an action plan to cover the resource grant reduction. Overall operational plan delivery is behind, but investment is expected in the final quarter. The paper also notes adjustments to reallocate investment plans, with increased provisions for rural development, communications, and visitor management. No cash management issues were highlighted.