SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Social Work England

Annual reports and accounts

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1

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

2

The regulator must prepare a statement of accounts for each financial year.

3

The statement must be in such form as the Secretary of State may direct.

4

The regulator must send a copy of the statement to —

a

the Secretary of State, and

b

the Comptroller and Auditor General,

within the time period directed by the Secretary of State.

5

The Comptroller and Auditor General must—

a

examine, certify and report on the statement of accounts, and

b

send a copy of the certified statement and of the report to the Secretary of State as soon as possible.