Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority Resources Committee with an update on the provisional 2024/25 financial outturn position of the SPA and Police Scotland. These figures are still subject to finalisation and external audit. This was presented for discussion at the meeting on 17 June 2025.
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Meeting
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Resources Committee - 17 June 2025
Date : 17 June 2025
Location : online
Background
The Board approved the 2024-25 annual budget on 21 March 2024 which set out the spending plans for Police Scotland, Forensic Services and SPA Corporate regarding revenue, capital, and reform for the coming financial year.
The Authority received a core revenue funding increase of £75.7m (5.6%), £18.4m of which was required to meet the additional cost of the 2023-24 pay award. An additional £3.2m of revenue funding has been awarded in-year and this has been reflected in the revised budget.
The budget allocation for 2024-25 includes a core budget for a maximum of 16,600 officers (plus externally funded additionality e.g. Local Authorities) and police staff at 2023-24 budgeted levels.
A change in the employer pension contribution rates payable has resulted in a short-term benefit for the organisation. This has been used to fund VR/VER exit packages and additional pay costs.
