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  • Arm's length, public and north south bodies accounting and accountability guidance

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    • Finance, 
    • Accountability and financial management

    This category contains information and guidance concerning arm's length, public and north/south bodies, and includes the public bodies and On Board Guides and guidance for north/south bodies in preparing their annual accounts.

    You can also contact us for further information.

    Arm's length bodies

    This section contains information and guidance concerning relationships between government departments and arm's length bodies.

    • Arm's length bodies guidance
    • Updates on review of relationships between government departments and arm's length bodies
    • Case studies on journey towards Proportionate Autonomy

    Public bodies

    This section contains guidance on establishing and partnering central government public bodies, and appropriate accountability and governance arrangements.

    • Public bodies guidance including On-Board and public bodies guides

    North south bodies

    This section contains guidance for north/south bodies in preparing their annual report and accounts.

    • North South bodies guidance

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    • Financial management and reporting guidance
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    • Treasury management guidance
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