The Act Administrative matters, eligibility and enforcement Section 18 - Checking, enforcing and monitoring support
116.This section elaborates on the type of provision that the Scottish Ministers may make in relation to monitoring compliance, enforcement and related matters under section 15. As with the other provisions of this nature in the Act, it is not exhaustive but is intended to provide further clarity on the type of provision that is expected to be made, particularly where that provision may touch on such topics as powers of entry and the ability to inspect or search premises and seize information that might point to offences, fraudulent claims or non-compliance with conditions.
117.The provision is not solely about compliance however. It also makes clear that regulations may monitor the extent to which the provision of support has achieved its purpose. This may be particularly relevant to schemes which are focused on achieving a particular outcome, such as the restoration of a natural habitat or developing skills in a particular region (like an island community).