To scrutinise financial monitoring at Period 4 and identify issues that may require further investigation by an overview and scrutiny committee, report to follow

The Executive Director for Resources provided a brief update on the financial position as of the end of July which would be available in the first week of September and presented to Cabinet in October.

Members were advised that due to significant leave across the organisation in July and August, there were impacts on expenditure levels and projections. He highlighted the need to address certain areas where savings were not being delivered and the pressure within demand for adults and children's services. Members noted that without interventions, the financial position looked less favourable, but with spending controls, resizing work, and third-party spend, the position was slightly better than period 3.

Members noted that period 5 and 6 will provide a better indication of the financial position for the remainder of the year.