Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey – Decision Making Record
Report Title: Use of OPCC Reserve
Decision number: 31/2021
Author and Job Role: Kelvin Menon – OPCC CFO
Protective Marking: OFFICIAL
Executive Summary:
To use part of the OPCC Reserves to fund additional costs subsequent to the setting of the budget for 2021/22
Background
The OPCC budget was agreed in February 2021 prior to the PCC elections. Since then the PCC has decided to provide additional resource for the following areas:
| Description | Amount | Note |
| Deputy PCC | £70k Inc. on costs | Following Government’s statement that they intend to require a deputy PCC to be appointed the PCC has decided to put one in place |
| Strategic Comms | £30k | To provide strategic advice to the OPCC to advise on communication with the public and Government |
| Property Advice | £25k | To provide independent property advice to the PCC |
| Analyst | £25k | To provide information and analysis for the PCC |
This funding is for this year only. If they are required beyond that then they will be included within the 21/22 budget process.
As at the 31st March 2021, subject to audit, the OPCC Operational Reserve had a balance of £1.150m.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the PCC transfers £150k from the OPCC Operational Reserve to the 21/22 OPCC Budget
Police and Crime Commissioner Approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: wet signature copy available in OPCC
Date: 19th July 2021
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