(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order sets out the process by which the Secretary of State will make payments to local authorities in respect of expenses incurred in connection with the carrying out of any “relevant function" as defined in section 140EE of the Social Security Administration Act 1992. Relevant functions are processing claims as permitted by the Social Security (Claims and Information) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3108) and conducting work-focused interviews.
Article 1 states the commencement date and defines various terms.
Article 2 provides that a local authority that is carrying out relevant functions may make a claim to the Secretary of State for payment. Claims can be made quarterly. Expenses incurred in the three calendar months prior to the quarterly claim date must be claimed by that claim date to be eligible for payment.
Article 2 also makes special arrangements for the first claim. That claim must be made by 15th April 2000 and should include all expenses incurred between 29th November 1999 and 31st March 2000.
Article 3 requires local authorities to keep records in support of claims.
Article 4 describes the matters to which the Secretary of State must have regard in determining the relevant sum payable to a local authority in accordance with the Order.
This Order does not impose a charge on business.