Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 14
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Departments possess delegated authority to set non-SCS staff pay, governed by central guidance.
Conclusion
As part of their employer responsibilities, departments are delegated the authority to set pay for their staff below SCS level. Each department sets its own pay structure which defines pay rates for each grade. Annual pay increases are governed by the central pay remit guidance issued by the Cabinet Office, which specifies the maximum amount that civil service pay can go up each year.27
Government Response
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