Duties to Publish Information
The Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 was introduced to simplify and streamline the public bodies in Scotland to deliver improved public services and better outcomes for the people of Scotland. Part 3 of the Act , Information on exercise of public functions, requires all public bodies like NHS Borders to publish certain categories of information to promote openness and accountability. The categories are listed below and clicking on the links, will take you to the information.
The Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 and explanatory notes can be accessed here.
Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010
PART 3 – Information on the Exercise of Public Functions
Section 31 - Public functions: duties to provide information on certain matters
This section requires us to publish information on our expenditure on:
- Public Relations - This covers our expenditure on marketing, market research, sponsorship, branding, design, sponsorship and promotion
- Overseas Travel - This covers all expenditure incurred by staff on overseas trips
- 2022/23
- 2021/22
- 2020/21
- 2019/20
- 2018/19
- 2017/18
- 2016/17
- 2015/16
- 2014/15
- 2013/14
- 2012/13
- 2011/12
- 2010/11
- Hospitality and Entertainment - This should be interpreted widely and includes things such as receptions, meals, parties and gifts
- 2018/19
- 2017/18
- 2016/17
- 2015/16
- 2014/15
- 2013/14
- 2012/13
- 2011/12
- 2010/11
- External Consultancy - This includes management consultancy, IT, research and evaluation. Detailed guidelines are included within the guidance
- 2018/19
- 2017/18
- 2016/17
- 2015/16
- 2014/15
- 2013/14
- 2012/13
- 2011/12
- 2010/11
- Payments of more than £25,000 - This includes all payments in excess of this figure but excludes payments to employees
- 2022/23
- 2021/22
- 2020/21
- 2019/20
- 2018/19
- 2017/18
- 2016/17
- 2015/16
- 2014/15
- 2013/14
- 2012/13
- 2011/12
- 2010/11
- Staff remuneration in excess of £150,000 - This includes the total remuneration received by any member of staff or office holder but excludes redundancy payments, pensions or severance packages
Section 32 - Public functions: duty to provide information on exercise of functions
This section requires us to publish information on the steps we have taken to promote and increase sustainable economic growth
Section 33 - Public functions: duty to provide information on special advisers
This section requires us to publish information on the steps taken to improve efficiency, effectiveness and economy