Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 1
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Government spending control framework relies on departmental estimates and parliamentary authorisation.
Conclusion
This Report is part of the framework of control over government spending. Resource–based Supply requires Departments to estimate and manage the financial resources they need during each financial year on an accruals basis for commitments to provide services, and on a cash basis to meet commitments as they mature. Parliament authorises Departments’ proposed cash spending and use of resources.
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 May 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗