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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

(a) That Cabinet agree the actions outlined in this report and call for a report on the results of the full audit into Adult Services budgets


(b) That officers investigate the part that families and communities can play in contributing to packages of care


(c) That officers investigate the role housing associations can play in working with parents of people with learning and physical difficulties who would be interested in making a capital contribution in order to secure long-term care for their dependants

2. Reason

2.1 The Leader of the County Council has requested a report to explain how the Adult Services budget is showing a significant increase in overspend for 2005/06. To meet this requirement, the Chief Executive has commissioned an audit and full Extraordinary Review of Adult Services budgets, budget monitoring and processes. This is an interim report to highlight the findings to date and confirm the current predicted overspend.

3. Other options considered and rejected

3.1 The option to delay reporting to the Cabinet at this time in order to carry out further investigation was rejected in preference of submitting an interim report proposing a set of immediate and medium-term actions, to be followed by a full report upon completion of the audit and Extraordinary Review of Adult Services budgets.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted - none.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - not applicable.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE