Overview of the Act Funding and powers Section 28 – Funding and use of resources
59.This section sets out the powers Qualifications Scotland has in respect of its funding and resources and the limitations on these powers.
60.In particular, Qualifications Scotland can charge for providing a service, though this is subject to the satisfaction of any criteria set by the Scottish Ministers. In addition, the Scottish Ministers may set an upper limit in terms of the value of a contract, beyond which Ministerial authorisation is required to enter into a contract.