SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1The Homes and Communities Agency

Reports, accounts etc.

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1

The HCA must keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts.

2

For each financial year, the HCA 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 may direct.

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 the report to the Secretary of State as soon as possible.

5

The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a copy of each statement and report received under sub-paragraph (4).