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Scottish Budget 2023-2024: final outturn report
A statement of final outturn for the financial year 2023 to 2024 against the statutory limits authorised by the Scottish Parliament through the appropriate legislative processes.
Summary
19. The Scottish Government’s approach means that budgets are carefully managed across more than one year, with limited funding carried forward into the following year to support budget plans approved by the Scottish Parliament. This approach recognises fluctuations in demand and associated costs across spending review periods, ensuring no loss of spending power in Scotland. Table 3 below sets out the final Reserve carry forward position.
| Scotland Reserve 2023-24 | Resource | Capital | Financial Transactions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £million | £million | £million | £million | |
| Provisional Outturn | 162 | 130 | 0 | 292 |
| Movement | 103 | 13 | 4 | 120 |
| Final Outturn | 265 | 143 | 4 | 412 |
Contact
Email: corporate.reporting@gov.scot