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Public Accountability and Governance for the Senior Civil Service

February 26 2013

This half-day seminar targets members of the senior civil service (SCS) who support permanent secretaries in their accounting officer role.

Brian Whalley, an independent consultant and acknowledged expert in this area, presents the seminar (one of series aiming to cover all SCS members). Each seminar includes a contribution from the Department of Finance and Personnel's Treasury Officer of Accounts.

Aim: to provide members of the SCS with clear understanding of, and practical insights into:

  • The personal accountability and responsibilities of members of the Northern Ireland Senior Civil Service (including reference to the need to support the Accounting Officer;
  • The principles contained in DFP's 'Managing Public Money Northern Ireland' (and other related central government guidance) together with their practical application;
  • The role of the Stormont Public Accounts Committee including lessons from recent PAC hearings and the need for supporting witnesses to perform well and to be fully prepared; and
  • Sources of further guidance and assurance including DFP.

Seminar fee: £130.00 + vat

Tea and coffee will be available on arrival. The session proper will start prompty at 9am and aim to finish for 1pm. A finger buffet lunch is provided for delegates at the end of the session.

You can reserve a place on this seminar by clicking on the 'Register Now' mouse icon above and completing a booking form. Alternatively you may contact Kim McKnight (T) 028 9034 7400 (DIAL) x58400.

Please note that this series is restricted to members of the NICS Senior Civil Service group.