AQW 45275/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 29/04/2015
Answered On Date: 12/05/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 44500/11-15, why each Rural Community Transport Partnership is required to submit their business financial accounts when departmental funding is allocated for service provision only.

Answer:

In order to comply with Treasury’s guidance on Managing Public Money, the requirement to submit audited financial accounts each year is contained within my Department’s letter of offer to RCTP’s.

My Department, as the primary grant funder for RCTP’s is obliged to ensure all grants provided are spent in line with all legal and licensing conditions, and with the objectives of the Rural Transport Fund.