Under Managing Public Money principles, Accounting Officers should consider the regularity, propriety, and feasibility of initiatives, as well as their potential value for money. In terms of feasibility, Accounting Officers should seek a direction “where there is a significant doubt about whether the proposal can be implemented accurately, sustainably, or to the intended timetable”.72 Given the warnings raised concerning the Scheme’s high level of risk, we question whether the Accounting Offi...

Under Managing Public Money principles, Accounting Officers should consider the regularity, propriety, and feasibility of initiatives, as well as their potential value for money. In terms of feasibility, Accounting Officers should seek a direction “where there is a significant doubt about whether the proposal can be implemented accurately, sustainably, or to the intended timetable”.72 Given the warnings raised concerning the Scheme’s high level of risk, we question whether the Accounting Officer’s justification to proceed was sufficient. Grant administrator procurement Type: conclusion | Number: 25 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 2.2 As part of the governance approvals for investments, the Accounting Officer assesses whether a ministerial direction is required. Having assessed the risks associated with the Green Homes Grant Voucher (GHGv) scheme’s implementation timescale, the Accounting Officer gained assurance from HM Trea