230310ApprovedPublicResourceMinute

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority Resources Committee meeting held on 10 March 2023. The meeting included discussions on the 2022/23 budget monitoring position, where the finance team aimed for a financial break-even but acknowledged a potential underspend. A member asked for clarification about ringfenced funding for the peatland project and if any underspend could be used for pay awards. The Head of Finance confirmed that pay awards were covered and the Scottish Government was notified of the peatland project underspend. The committee also reviewed the 2023/24 budget development, noting a significant increase in grant in aid. Members discussed the People budget, infrastructure investment and potential technology upgrades, with a recommendation to present the Infrastructure Investment separately in the budget summary table.