F1SCHEDULE 2BRegional boards

Accounts

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(1)

The board must—

(a)

keep proper accounts and accounting records;

(b)

prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each yearly period ending on F231st July; and

(c)

send the statement of accounts to the Scottish Ministers,

in accordance with such directions as the Scottish Ministers may give.

(2)

The Scottish Ministers must send the statement of accounts to the Auditor General for Scotland for auditing.