SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4THE PATIENT AND CLIENT COUNCIL

Accounts

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1

The Council shall—

a

keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts; and

b

prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year.

2

The statement of accounts shall—

a

be in such form; and

b

contain such information,

as the Department may, with the approval of the Department of Finance and Personnel, direct.

3

The Council shall, within such period after the end of each financial year as the Department may direct, send copies of the statement of accounts relating to that year to—

a

the Department; and

b

the Comptroller and Auditor General.

4

The Comptroller and Auditor General shall—

a

examine, certify and report on every statement of accounts received from the Council under this paragraph; and

b

send a copy of any such report to the Department.

5

The Department shall lay a copy of the statement of accounts and of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report before the Assembly.