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STATES OF JERSEY
TRANSFERS BETWEEN HEADS OF EXPENDITURE UNDER THE
PUBLIC FINANCES (JERSEY) LAW 2019: ARTICLE 18 – 10 JANUARY 2025 – TRANSFER OF CASHIER FUNCTION
Presented to the States on 10th January 2025 by the Minister for Treasury and Resources
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REPORT
Decision(s): Under Article 18(4) of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019 (the Law), the Minister for Treasury and Resources hereby notifies the States, and having consulted with any relevant Minister under Article 18(5) of the Law; that she has agreed to the following –
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MD-TR- 2025-3 | Employment, Social Security and Housing (ESSH) head of expenditure | Treasury and Exchequer (T&E) head of expenditure | £56,000 and associated Full Time Equivalents (FTE) | for the undertaking of the Cashier function on behalf of Government. |
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In accordance with Article 18(4) the Greffier of the States is requested to arrange for the attached report to be presented to the States at least 4 weeks before the transfers are concluded. After the expiry of 4 weeks following presentation to the States the transfer may be concluded.
Background
Prior to the move to Union Street, there was a project set up to minimise volumes of cash and transactions processed by CLS. As part of this project it became apparent that there were benefits and efficiencies to be gained from moving the service back to Treasury Shared Services. This included more financial experience, more available cover and the opportunity to improve and streamline adequate controls and reconciliation as directed by Treasury and Exchequer. Impact to customers is minimal with full face to face service provision being delivered by Treasury staff in Union Street.
Reasons for Decision
Article 18(1)(a) of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019 states that a specified amount appropriated for one heads of expenditure may, with the approval of the Minister for Treasury and Resources, be used for the purposes of another head of expenditure that is set out in the government plan.
Article 18(4) of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019 states that the Minister shall give the States Assembly at least 4 weeks' notice before an amount is transferred under paragraph (1)(a).
Article 18(5) of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019 states that if a direction under this Article would affect a head of expenditure that relates to the responsibilities of any Minister, that Minister must be consulted before the direction is made. The Minister for Social Security has been consulted and agrees the transfer.
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To comply with P.67/1999 which charges the Minister for Treasury and Resources to regulate the number of persons that may be employed by the States.
Resource Implications
The ESSH revenue head of expenditure to decrease by £56,000 and the T&E revenue head of expenditure to increase by an identical amount.
The ESSH FTE to decrease and the T&E FTE to increase by an identical amount.
This decision does not change the total amount of expenditure approved by the States in the Government Plan (Budget) 2025. The transfer is recurring and will be reflected in the Government Plan (Budget) 2026.
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