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Fiscal Framework between Scottish Government and Local Government
The Verity House Agreement committed to a robust Fiscal Framework(FF) between Scottish and Local Government. In line with positive progress, and to codify current good practice, Scottish Government and COSLA have jointly agreed the FF ahead of the 2026-27 budget.
Footnotes
1 As at March 2025, that responsibility is held the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government.
2 Charter for Budget Responsibility: autumn 2016 update - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
3 Statement_of_Funding_Policy_update_Feb_2023.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)
4 Block grant adjustments - Fiscal framework: factsheet – go`v.scot (www.gov.scot)
Contact
Email: lewis.james@gov.scot