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Sustainable Action Fund
The Committee previously expressed concerns about the impact of the proposed reduction of the sustainable action fund at a time when it is increasingly critical.
Consultation
All MSPs were consulted on the draft changes. One view was expressed, namely that “it would be unfair for them [MSPs] to be penalised if a rogue employee were to breach confidentiality”.
Key challenges
A view was expressed with regard to the annual budget process, that the need to meet service savings targets could impact on an outcomes focus.
Ease of Access
Concerns were expressed that the process to access information may be complicated and costly and that it was not clear who the "request authority" would be.
This process is called "taxation".
Concerns have been expressed that the appointment and role of auditors lacks transparency, and their decisions can be inconsistent.