Statements on expenditure under Section 31(1) and (2) of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 for the quarter ended 31 March 2015. Figures in sections 1 – 4 are exclusive of VAT where that VAT is eligible for recovery and represent the impact on AiB’s budget.
The statements on expenditure are split into the following areas:
1. Public Relations
The expenditure relating to public relations is summarised under the following headings:
Description of expenditure |
Q1 |
Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
AiB staff costs for external communications |
£2,893 |
£3,778 | £2,365 | £2,813 |
Printing and publication of guidance, reports and corporate documents |
£9,575 |
£15,883 | £16,679 | £12,458 |
Press cutting service and sector journals and newspapers for the identification of public issues and performance measure of communication impact |
£783 |
£1,746 | £1,615 | £1,061 |
Web-site maintenance costs |
£96 |
£0 | £1,121 | £5,176 |
Stakeholder events to encourage the sharing of views on debt relief and debt management in Scotland |
£0 |
£0 | £0 | £2,304 |
Advertising of debt products and the Financial Health Service |
£14,322 |
£11,247 | £33,454 | £211,243 |
TOTAL |
£27,669 |
£32,654 | £55,234 | £235,055 |
The role of the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) is to deliver, with stakeholders, a range of options for individuals seeking debt relief and debt management. Expenditure on Public Relations reflects the need to engage with stakeholders as part of that role.
Printing and publications costs increased in quarters 2 and 3 resulting from the publication of various regulations and guidance as provided for in the Bankruptcy and Debt Advice (Scotland) (BADAS) Act 2014. Web-site costs increased in quarter 4 due to the purchase of imagery and copywriting for the ‘Financial Health Service’ website (see next paragraph).
Advertising costs relate to the promotion of a new system of debt advice, debt management and debt relief fit for the 21st century, under the umbrella of a 'Financial Health Service'. The aim of this service is to ensure the people of Scotland have access to a fair and just process of debt advice, management and relief whilst protecting the needs of creditors. As part of AiB’s effort to ensure access to debt solutions the Agency promotes awareness of statutory debt relief and debt management products so that those in financial difficulties are signposted to where they can go for help. A media campaign was undertaken in quarter 4 including television, digital and press advertising.
2. Overseas Travel
Description of expenditure |
Q1 |
Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
Travel, conference fees and subsistence |
£2,438 |
£244 | £114 | £0 |
TOTAL |
£2,438 |
£244 | £114 | £0 |
Overseas travel in quarter 1 relates to the advance booking of accommodation for two members of staff hosting the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) conference held in Washington DC in September 2014 and chaired by the AIB Chief Executive. It also includes travel and subsistence costs incurred in attending a meeting in June of the “IAIR 5 Nations” group which was held in Jersey. The overseas costs in quarters 2 and 3 relate to travel and subsistence expenses incurred during the trip to Washington DC for the IAIR conference.
3. Hospitality and entertainment
The expenditure incurred includes costs of all events and hospitality for meetings hosted by AiB.
Description of expenditure |
Q1 |
Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
Hospitality and entertainment |
£535 |
£736 | £672 | £3,220 |
TOTAL |
£535 |
£736 | £672 | £3,220 |
AiB regularly engages with stakeholders in order to build strong relationships, share views and attain feedback of the main issues affecting the Scottish insolvency sector.
Hospitality in quarter 4 includes the cost of catering at AiB’s Stakeholder Events held in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness.
4. External consultancy
Description of expenditure |
Q1 |
Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
External consultancy |
£0 |
£0 | £0 | £0 |
TOTAL |
£0 |
£0 | £0 | £0 |
5. Members or employees who received remuneration in excess of £150,000
AiB has no members or employees who received remuneration in excess of £150,000 per annum.
6. Individual payments with value in excess of £25,000
(1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015)
Please note the figures in sections 6 and 7 are inclusive of VAT and represent the total amount paid..
Date Paid | Supplier | Description | Total |
---|---|---|---|
09/04/2014 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
15/04/2014 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £106,467 |
16/04/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £55,219 |
23/04/2014 | North Ayrshire Council | Business Rates | £74,710 |
23/04/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £65,064 |
24/04/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £26,863 |
30/04/2014 | Money Advice Scotland | Grant Funding | £27,224 |
30/04/2014 | Money Advice Trust | Grant Funding | £110,000 |
08/05/2014 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
14/05/2014 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £71,408 |
19/05/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £51,241 |
23/05/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £39,225 |
05/06/2014 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
13/06/2014 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £85,350 |
25/06/2014 | North Ayrshire Council | Rent | £80,472 |
25/06/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £71,961 |
30/06/2014 | Scottish Government - ISIS | IT Provision & Support | £48,000 |
02/07/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £45,053 |
04/07/2014 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
06/08/2014 | Money Advice Scotland | Grant Funding | £25,000 |
07/08/2014 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
11/08/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £44,672 |
11/08/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £54,111 |
14/08/2014 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £254,817 |
14/08/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £53,500 |
22/08/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £62,783 |
03/09/2014 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
10/09/2014 | North Ayrshire Council | Rent | £80,472 |
15/09/2014 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £87,208 |
15/09/2014 | J & E Shepherd | Surveyor Services | £33,416 |
18/09/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £60,290 |
23/09/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £28,308 |
24/09/2014 | Insolvency Support Services Ltd | Insolvency Services | £48,060 |
24/09/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £42,385 |
30/09/2014 | Scottish Government - ISIS | IT Provision & Support | £149,520 |
06/10/2014 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
14/10/2014 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £81,912 |
15/10/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £87,314 |
22/10/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £40,109 |
23/102014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £25,380 |
10/11/2014 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
12/11/2014 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £70,054 |
14/11/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £25,703 |
17/11/2014 | Money Advice Scotland | Grant Funding | £25,000 |
17/11/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £53,583 |
24/11/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £40,677 |
26/11/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £41,539 |
09/12/2014 | North Ayrshire Ventures Trust | Rent | £80,472 |
12/12/2014 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
15/12/2014 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £84,158 |
17/12/2014 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £60,233 |
24/12/2014 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £52,266 |
30/12/2014 | Scottish Government - ISIS | IT Development & Support | £279,266 |
13/01/2015 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
15/01/2015 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £89,766 |
20/01/2015 | Money Advice Scotland | Grant Funding | £25,000 |
21/01/2015 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £48,293 |
26/01/2015 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £44,356 |
04/02/2015 | Money Advice Scotland | Grant Funding | £47,204 |
06/02/2015 | Scottish Government - ISIS | IT Provision & Support | £33,000 |
06/02/2015 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
12/02/2015 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £26,004 |
13/02/2015 | Trustmarque Solutions Limited | IT Equipment | £51,590 |
13/02/2015 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £76,952 |
16/02/2015 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £82,408 |
26/02/2015 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £50,401 |
26/02/2015 | Insolvency Support Services Ltd | Insolvency Services | £27,913 |
03/03/2015 | Carat | Product Advertising | £162,619 |
04/03/2015 | Experian Limited | Communications Interface | £63,600 |
05/03/2015 | Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £77,160 |
17/03/2015 | North Ayrshire Ventures Trust | Rent | £80,471 |
17/03/2015 | Carat | Product Advertising | £29,520 |
18/03/2015 | Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £97,382 |
19/03/2015 | Harper Macleod LLP | Legal Services | £67,998 |
25/03/2015 | KPMG | Insolvency Services | £38,255 |
31/03/2015 | MITIE Technical Facilities management Limited (FNA Dalkia) | Facilities Management | £81,826 |
Notes
Legal Services – payments to solicitors working on our behalf providing specialist support during the administration of sequestration cases.
Insolvency Services – payments to agents to administer sequestration cases where AiB is appointed as the trustee, but the case is not being administered in-house.
Grant Funding – Scottish Government sponsorship funding paid to Money Advice Scotland, Money Advice Trust and Citizens Advice Scotland. These payments are made by AIB but fully funded by the Scottish Government.
IT Development & Support - payments to contracted IT Specialists to maintain and help in the development of AIB’s IT systems.
Facilities Management – payments to contracted supplier to maintain AIB’s property and provide services during the administration of sequestration cases.
Product Advertising – payments to suppliers for the design and production of advertising material to promote AIB’s products and for advertising space in the media.
7. Payments cumulatively in excess of £25,000
(1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015)
These cumulative values will include individual payments listed in section 6:
Supplier | Description | Amount Paid (Including VAT) |
---|---|---|
KPMG | Insolvency Services | £1,917,943 |
Wylie & Bisset | Insolvency Services | £1,868,993 |
Lockheed Martin Business Technology Solutions Limited | IT Development & Support | £1,186,635 |
Harper Macleod | Legal Services | £1,000,518 |
Scottish Govenment - ISIS | IT Provision & Support | £573,289 |
Insolvency Support Services | Insolvency Services | £460,858 |
North Ayrshire Ventures Trust | Rent | £241,415 |
Carat | Product Advertising | £222,924 |
Hastings | Insolvency Services | £207,409 |
The Pertemps Group of Companies | Agency Staff | £205,880 |
Armstrong Watson | Insolvency Services | £192,430 |
Stirling Park | Sheriff Officer Fees | £165,766 |
North Ayrshire Council | Business Rates | £155,182 |
Money Advice Scotland | Grant Funding | £152,017 |
J & E Shepherd | Chartered Surveyor Fees | £147,212 |
MMG | Insolvency Services | £121,677 |
Money Advice Trust | Grant Funding | £110,000 |
MITIE Technical Facilities Management Limited (FNA Dalkia) | Facilities Management and Property Services | £191,235 |
Experian Limited | Communications Interface | £97,498 |
Registers of Scotland | Statutory Services | £84,869 |
Invocas | Insolvency Services | £77,707 |
The Union Advertising Agency Limited | Product Advertising | £75,721 |
APS Group Limited | Printing and Binding | £67,953 |
Citizens Advice Scotland | Grant Funding | £65,050 |
Trustmarque Solutions Limited | IT Equipment | £53,728 |
Head Resourcing Limited | Agency Staff | £47,396 |
EDF Energy | Electricity | £45,664 |
Registers Direct | Statutory Services | £31,307 |
TNT Post Scotland Limited | Postage | £28,813 |
Parity Resources Limited | Agency Staff | £27,396 |
Royal Bank of Scotalnd | Bank Charges | £27,107 |
Whistl Scotland Limited | Postage | £25,244 |
Notes
Chartered Surveyor Fees – payments to surveyors working on our behalf to provide specialist services during the administration of sequestration cases.
Sheriff Officer Fees – payments to sheriff officers working on our behalf to provide specialist services during the administration of sequestration cases.
Bank Charges – includes transaction charges for deposits and payments into sequestration accounts, WorldPay card processing charges and service charges in relation to a third party online banking facility, utilised by AIB.