This half-day seminar targets independent board members of Government departments and non-executive directors of non-departmental public bodies, North-South implementation bodies, public corporations and other arm's length bodies (ALBs). The seminar deals particularly with expectations of the Northern Ireland Assembly and taxpayers regarding the stewardship of public funds. Continuously updated the programme draws on the latest guidance and recommendations of the Assembly's Public Accounts Committee and best practice in public sector governance.
Brian Whalley, an independent consultant and acknowledged expert in this area, presents the seminar which will include contributions from the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO).
The programme covers:
Corporate governance arrangements in Government departments
The landscape of government: What does it mean to operate at 'arm's length'?
ALBS and their relationship with the sponsor department
The proper conduct of public business
Ethical standards relevant to the stewardship of public funds
Managing conflicts of interest
Codes of practice
Roles and responsibilities of ALB board members
The role of the Departmental and ALB accounting officer
External scrutiny: the Northern Ireland Audit Office andAssembly's Public Accounts Committee
Sources of guidance and further reading
The seminar fee is £200 + VAT.
Links...
House of Commons Public Accounts Committee
Northern Ireland Assembly Public Accounts Committee
Northern Ireland Audit Office
Department of Finance and Personnel
DFP Accountability and Accountancy Services Division
Malone House: Location Map
A finger buffet lunch will be available immediately after the session from circa 1.00pm .