SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Natural England
Reports, accounts etc.
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1
Natural England must keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts.
2
For each financial year, Natural England must—
a
prepare a statement of accounts in respect of that financial year, and
b
send copies of the statement to the Secretary of State and the Comptroller and Auditor General within such period as the Secretary of State directs.
3
The statement must be in such form as the Secretary of State may direct.
4
The Comptroller and Auditor General must—
a
examine, certify and report on the statement, and
b
send a copy of the certified statement and of his report to the Secretary of State as soon as possible.