Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) Business Plan

They will join at an exciting time of new opportunities to help shape the development of devolved social security, as a key investment in the lives of the people of Scotland and a human right essential to the realisation of other human rights. [...] Ensure our remit, governance model, operating structure, processes and resource management are fit for purpose and are systematically reviewed to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of SCoSS’s contribution to the maintenance and development of the devolved social security system. [...] Lived experience/charter Carry out our first report on the Social Security Charter, focusing on section 4 of the Charter, titled “A Better Future”, paying particular attention to the views of those with lived experience of the devolved benefits system, and make recommendations to the Scottish Government for improvement. [...] Monitor and analyse how the Scottish Government and the Social Justice and Social Security Committee take account of our reports, to ensure we are being effective and influential. [...] The value of engagement with stakeholders also provides an opportunity to increase understanding of what we do and raise awareness of our functions and the positive impact our work has on the Scottish social security system.