240809Paper1ResourcesCttee2024-25BudgetMonitoring

This document contains the budget monitoring report for the Cairngorms National Park Authority, prepared by Louise Allen, Head of Finance and Corporate Operations, and presented to the Resources Committee on 9 August 2024. It gives an overview of the Park Authority's budget management position at the end of June, which is month 3 of the 2024/25 financial year. The report shows that overall expenditure is up compared to last year, indicating positive progress, and that the Park Authority's contribution to the Cairngorms 2030 programme is progressing, with grant claims being submitted and funds received. While the payroll budget continues to be underspent, running costs and operational plan expenditure are within budget, and there has been little expenditure on peatland restoration so far, which is expected to increase in the next quarter. The Resources Committee is asked to consider the budget management position for 2024/25.