S. 20(1)(2) in force at 1.11.2011 by S.I. 2011/2576, art. 2(b)

S. 20(3) in force for specified purposes at 1.11.2011 by S.I. 2011/2576, art. 2(c)

S. 20(3) in force in so far as not already in force at 1.1.2012 by S.I. 2011/2576, art. 3(c) (with art. 4)

S. 22 in force for specified purposes at 1.1.2012 by S.I. 2011/2576, art. 3(d) (with art. 4)

S. 23 in force for specified purposes at 1.1.2012 by S.I. 2011/2576, art. 3(h) (with art. 4)

S. 22 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.4.2012 by S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5

S. 23 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.4.2012 by S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5

S. 21 in force at 1.4.2012 by S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5

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20Incorporation of NAO1

There is to be a body corporate called the National Audit Office (or, in Welsh, Y Swyddfa Archwilio Genedlaethol).

2

In this Part “NAO” means the National Audit Office.

3

Schedule 2 contains provision about NAO.

21Efficiency etc

NAO must aim to carry out its functions efficiently and cost-effectively.

22Relationship with Comptroller and Auditor General

Schedule 3 contains provision about the relationship between NAO and the Comptroller and Auditor General.

23NAO's expenditure1

NAO's expenditure is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament.

(But see sections 13(5) and 24(1) and paragraph 6(2) of Schedule 2.)

2

For each financial year NAO and the Comptroller and Auditor General must jointly prepare an estimate of NAO's use of resources.

3

This must cover (in particular) the resources required for the purposes of paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 3 (which requires NAO to provide resources for the Comptroller and Auditor General's functions).

4

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5

The Commission must—

a

review the estimate, and

b

lay it before the House of Commons with such modifications (if any) as the Commission considers appropriate.

6

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