NEWARK AND SHERWOOD CCG GOVERNING BODY
TITLE:
Delegated Authority for Approval of Annual Accounts
DATE OF MEETING:
09/03/16
PAPER REF:
GB/16/47
AUTHOR:
Janine Gillon
PRESENTER:
Sarah Bray - CFO
SUMMARY:
The CCG’s Scheme of Reservation and Delegation delegates authority to the Governing Body
to ensure that the preparation and approval of the CCG’s annual report, annual accounts and
annual governance statement takes place. The approval may be delegated by the Governing
Body if it is satisfied that there is a process in place for this.
Due to the timing of the Governing Body meetings and the requirement to submit the annual
accounts on 27 May 2016, the Governing Body is asked to delegate powers to the Audit &
Governance Committee to approve the annual accounts, report and governance statement on
its behalf at its meeting on 26 May 2016.
ACTION:
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To note
To approve
To agree the recommendation (see details below)
To authorise the CCG Audit & Governance Committee to consider and, if deemed appropriate,
approve the CCG’s full statutory accounts, annual report and annual governance statement for
2015/16 and authorise the Letter of Representation.
HOW DOES THIS CONTRIBUTE TO THE OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CCG:
 Quality  Health
Financial
Clinical  Performance  Other (specify)
(tick as appropriate)
Achieve Statutory Financial Duties
RISK ASSURANCE:
Providing assurance on the Financial Management of the CCG
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
This is a recommended action to be agreed by the Chair at the beginning of the item.
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No conflict identified
Conflict noted, conflicted party can participate in discussion but not decision (see below)
Conflict noted, conflicted party can remain but not participate (see below)
Conflicted party is excluded from discussion (see below)
CONFIDENTIALITY:
Is the information in this paper confidential?
 No
 Yes