Decision Maker: Section 73 Officer
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
In March 2023 the MCA board approved the
revised Assurance Framework. The revised Assurance Framework
provides for a one-stop governance process. This change was
designed to improve the pace at which schemes can be developed and
delivered. Strategic Business Cases are undertaken within
authorities with Outline Business Cases undertaken at MCA Board
level.
The Framework allows for schemes that are accepted into the
programme to access development funding. Development funding is a
key component in supporting the development of quality schemes at
pace and is distributed on conclusion of the Strategic Business
Case. Accordingly, there was an unintended discrepancy where the
intention for a one-stop process was undercut by the need to seek
separate approvals for development funding release and OBC
approvals.
Therefore, in July 2023 the MCA board granted approval to delegate
authority to the Head of Paid Service in consultation with
Portfolio Leaders and the Section 73 and Monitoring Officer to
approve the release of development cost funding in line with the
Assurance Framework to enable schemes to progress as efficiently as
possible.
Option 1 – Approve the
recommendation
1. Approve the recommendation
2. Reject the recommendation
Publication date: 29/10/2024
Date of decision: 29/10/2024
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