Framework document between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Commission on Social Security
Framework document between the Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) and the Scottish Government, setting out the broad framework within which SCoSS operates.
Updated June 2024.
Contents
- Document Cover
- Introduction
- Purpose
- Governance and Accountability
- Relationship between Scottish Government and SCoSS
- Planning and Reporting
- Budget Management
- Audit
- Annual Report and Accounts
- External audit
- Internal Audit
- Budget management and delegated authority
- Governance and Risk
- Specific Financial Provisions
- Annexe A – Specific Delegated Financial Authorities
Planning and Reporting
35. SCoSS will prepare a draft strategic or corporate plan every 3 to 5 years setting out its strategic aims, objectives and targets over that period, for consideration by the Scottish Ministers. The final, agreed version of the strategic or corporate plan will be published on the SCoSS website. The Board will agree annual operational business plans to enable SCoSS to deliver the overall strategic aims, objectives and targets.