Public Accountability for Chief Executives
Tuesday 10th June 2008
Reference : event10062008
This half day morning seminar at Malone House is exclusively for chief executives in their role as accounting officers.
Course Director Brian Whalley will present the seminar. Representatives from the Northern Ireland Audit Office and form the Department of Finance and Personnel, will make a contribution to the programme on the day. The aims of the programme are to provide participants with an overview of:
- The principles and conventions governing the accountability of the Civil Service and other public bodies to Parliament/Assembly;
- The specific duties of the Accounting Officer;
- The principles governing the stewardship of public funds, and the proper conduct of public business;
- The role of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Westminster Public Accounts Committee; and
- Developments in corporate governance in the central government sector.
‘Public Accountability for Chief Executives’ is a concise introduction to the principles and mechanisms of public accountability, as they affect the handling of public money and all aspects of the conduct of public business.
The seminar fee is £375+ VAT.
Links…
· Northern Ireland Audit Office
· Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP)
· Accountability and Accountancy Services Division (DFP)
· ‘Dear Accountancy Officer’ letters
· Malone House – location map
For more information about the Public Accountability series of seminars, contact Roger Bradley, (T) 028 9054 2966.