Budget Management

The Scottish Ministers are required to provide staff and resources to enable NSTAB to carry out its functions. A budget is provided for NSTAB, but formally held and accounted for by SG. The NSTAB Secretariat will be responsible to NSTAB for managing the budget provided, in line with SG Finance policies and guidance including the Scottish Public Finance Manual and requirements for monitoring and reporting. The Portfolio AO or their delegate(s) can provide advice as required.

If NSTAB identifies a need for increased resource from a future budget or spending review, a business case for additional funding should be submitted to the Sponsor Team for consideration as part of the budget setting process. If additional resources are needed in-year, or underspends become apparent, then NSTAB should raise these as soon as possible with the Portfolio AO and/or their delegate(s).