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Inclusion of habitats in the inventory requires robust greenhouse gas reporting and accounting; the evidence base for salt marsh and seagrass is, as we have discussed, still developing.
Inclusion of habitats in the inventory requires robust greenhouse gas reporting and accounting; the evidence base for salt marsh and seagrass is, as we have discussed, still developing.
On marking our progress, if there is one policy area that has greater scrutiny and has annual accounting for the progress that the Government makes, it is climate change policy.
I take on board your point about the housing revenue account. I was not aware that housing revenue account money could be transferred to the general revenue account.
Scottish ministers used to routinely hold annual accountability meetings in which they would meet patients, clinicians and managers and hold them to account for progress in their area.
As governing bodies, we absolutely have to take financial accountability into account. Our principals are accounting officers in relation to the Scottish funding council, and as chairs and boards, we are accountable for the financial su...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 August 2019
We are working closely with Audit Scotland on the Annual Report and Accounts audit process. That process remains on schedule to table the first set of Accounts for Social Security Scotland in line with our legislative requirements.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
15 January 2019
Following a hugely successful year for the new Individual Training Account (ITA) programme, demand from individuals has been strong and the target of 18,500 accounts has been exceeded ahead of schedule.
Does anyone on the panel have anything to add? 10:00 On justice and accountability, one of the areas where the bill could be strengthened is the accountability gap.
What needs to change to improve their financial management and accountability? Accountability is an important issue that we have been concerned about in the past.