Implementation timetable
The following table from Annex B of the BPRG report, outlines the key events in the proposed new budget process, and the implementation date.
Timing of key budget documentationDocumentTiming in Budget Scrutiny CycleDate of ImplementationFramework Document for a Scottish Spending ReviewPrior to summer recess in a Spending Review year(Prior to summer recess) – Next Spending Review yearMedium Term Financial StrategyFollowing the UK Spring Statement and at least four weeks prior to the summer recessAt least four weeks prior to summer recess 2018Additional Equalities InformationPrior to the summer recessSpring 2018Fiscal Framework Outturn ReportSeptemberSeptember 2018Budget Document, Budget Bill and Equality Budget StatementNo more than three working weeks after the UK BudgetAutumn 2018SFC Forecasts post Spring StatementAt the same time as the Medium Term Financial StrategyAt least four weeks prior to summer recess 2018SFC Forecasts post UK Autumn BudgetAt the same time as the Scottish budgetAutumn 2017Parliamentary Committees Pre Budget ReportsAt least six weeks prior to publication of the Scottish BudgetAutumn 2018Budget Bill ProcessCommittees’ DebateFollowing publication of the Budget Bill and before Stage One debateJanuary / February 2019Stage OneJanuary / February 2019Stage TwoJanuary / February 2019Scottish Rate ResolutionJanuary / February 2019Stage ThreeJanuary / February 2019The BPRG recommended that the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government review the revised budget process following the outcome of the review of the Fiscal Framework (planned for 2021).