Question reference: S6W-18899
- Asked by: Douglas Ross, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 8 June 2023
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Current status: Answered by Elena Whitham on 21 June 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what (a) the evaluation process is and (b) tools are used to assess the efficacy of Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs, which is a centrally funded organisation.
Answer
All grant funding allocated from the drugs policy division is subject to Scottish Government’s robust grant management process, outlined in the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM). The Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) provides guidance on the proper handling and reporting of public funds.
The SPFM also provides guidance on appraisal and evaluation techniques and procedures. The Green Book, Appraisal and Evaluation in Central Government published by HM Treasury provides more detailed guidance on the principles, techniques and procedures applicable in relation to appraisal and evaluation.
The objectives, milestones and outcomes - aligned to the National Mission Outcomes Framework - are clearly set out in the grant agreement between Scottish Government and the grant recipient. To ensure grant funding meets the agreed outcomes and provides value for money, grant evaluations are undertaken at regular intervals, and again once the project has ended to evidence whether the grant has been a success.