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Members are personally accountable for the use of parliamentary resources made available to them, all expenses they incur, and for any parliamentary resources used in their name.
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Committee reports
Date published:
22 February 2022
Consequently, this increases “the importance of ensuring that intergovernmental bodies are transparent and accountable.”Common UK Frameworks after Brexit (azureedge.net)
The Law Society of Scotland’s view is that the current arrangements for inter-governmental working “lack sufficient transparency and accountability....
SCVO explained that—
At the moment, accountability can be a bit loose. There can be accountability to the European Commission and to the UK Government.
Committee reports
Date published:
1 September 2019
This would provide a more rounded account of the Scottish Government’s overall performance and would enhance reporting to the Scottish Parliament and the public, and help strengthen accountability and scrutiny. 1Audit Scotland. (2018, September 27).
I never give a generic yes or no answer—I am an accountant. Laughter. In the overview report, the Accounts Commission for Scotland found that “The condition of council assets remains a concern.
It was more about where responsibility lies and where accountability for delivery lies. If 32 local authorities deliver on their responsibilities with varying levels of success—or otherwise—where does accountability for that lie?
The key issue for leaders and councils is that the public wants to know that there is a clear line of accountability. Who is accountable for a shared service?