Income Support Implementation Budget.

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A decision made (27/10/2006) regarding Income Support Implementation Budget.

Subject:	Income Support Implementation Budget
Decision Reference:	MD-S-2006-0064		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Oral		Person Giving Report (if oral):	Chief Officer, Social Security
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	NA		Report File ref:
Written report – Title	NA
Written report – Author (name and job title)	NA
Decision(s): To request that the Treasury and Resources Minister reinstate the original budget requested for the development of the Income Support System to £2,320,000. This requires the reinstatement of £200,000 over and above that initially awarded.
Reason(s) for decision: The necessary spend for developing and implementing the Income Support System has been reviewed by the Chief Officer, Social Security and cannot be met from within the resources originally made available but should, based upon current plans, be met from within the Budget originally requested, barring unforeseen contingencies.
Action required: Request the Treasury and Resources Minister for additional funds.
Signature: Senator P.F. Routier - Minister		Date of Decision: 27 October 2006