That:-

(a)   Cabinet welcomes the reassurance of the internal audit of budget management and control and recognises the need to maintain close monitoring of the 2006/07 Budget;

(b)   It is recognised there is a need to work with other local authorities to monitor and lobby for future funding of Social Care (Adults); and

(c)   Progress be given to the identified options to modernise services as outlined and in the emerging scrutiny review.