We are concerned that the Department has still not put in place adequate oversight to ensure strong financial management and reporting across its group which are fundamental to the effective delivery of its policy and operational work. The Department is responsible for ensuring there is an adequate and robust system of financial control across its group and the organisations that form part of this. Yet its accounts have been qualified for the last four years owing to a variety of reasons rela...

We are concerned that the Department has still not put in place adequate oversight to ensure strong financial management and reporting across its group which are fundamental to the effective delivery of its policy and operational work. The Department is responsible for ensuring there is an adequate and robust system of financial control across its group and the organisations that form part of this. Yet its accounts have been qualified for the last four years owing to a variety of reasons relating to basic financial controls, the accuracy of financial statements and whether money has been spent in the way that Parliament intended. As an execut Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Recommendation implemented The department has a robust framework for financial management and oversight of its group ALBs but recognises the need for continuous improvement in this area, in particular in relati