Forum Updates
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Governance Forum Programme 2012 16 Dec 11
newsThe proposed programme of events for the Forum in 2012 addresses core themes around the benefits and obligations associated with the good governance of State and not for profit bodies. The programme takes into account the likely implications of a difficult economic environment and the Public Service Reform proposals announced in November.
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Board Committees - How Can Effectiveness Be Improved? 16 Dec 11
presentationsA December breakfast briefing at the Forum discussed the issues which arise in insuring Board Committees operate effectively. This can be assessed against their purpose which is to assist the Board carry out its functions and to make the Board decision making and deliberations more efficient and effective.
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At NAMA 'Effective Controls Should Operate in the Background Not in the Foreground' 16 Dec 11
newsThe high level review of NAMA carried out by former HSBC Chief Executive Michael Geoghegan proposed that the organisation needed to move to being a more externally focussed and entrepreneurial business.
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Expectations Are Rising for Audit Committees 30 Nov 11
presentationsA round table discussion of the evolving role of the audit committees of State boards was held in cooperation with the Forum of Chairpersons of State Bodies. The event included two presentations on the implications of a changing public sector and the need for committees to evaluate their own performance.
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One Third of Non-Commercial Agencies Submitting Accounts for Audit on Time – C&AG 14 Oct 11
commentariesLess than one third of all non-commercial state agencies submitted their draft unaudited annual accounts on time last year, according to the Corporate Report 2010 of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. The Office issued 95 letters to management in 2010 incorporating 645 findings, recommendations and opportunities for improvement. Corporate Governance findings accounted for 10% of the total in 2010, up from 5% in 2009.