CERTIFICATES OF ASSURANCE: ANNEX 3
[To be completed by Directors (or equivalents).]
Accountable Officer
Copy to: Finance Team
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 20XX-XX: ASSURANCE FOR THE STATEMENT ON INTERNAL CONTROL
1. I am aware that, as Accountable Officer for the [Name of Portfolio / Agency], you are required [to sign a Statement on Internal Control (SIC) for the annual accounts for 20XX-XX for which you are directly responsible.] or [to provide an assurance to the Principal Accountable Officer to enable him / her to sign the Statement on Internal Control (SIC) provided alongside the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts for 20XX-XX.] To assist you in that process, I can confirm that I have received and reviewed the required assurances (including associated checklists) from my own Deputy Directors (or equivalents).
2. Based on that review, and my own knowledge of internal control matters in my Directorate / Unit [I can confirm that these controls have been, and are, working well. There are, in my opinion, no significant matters arising in my area of responsibility which would require to be raised specifically in the SIC.] or
[I would draw your attention to the following matter(s) which should be considered in the preparation of the SIC: details
3. Apart from the above, I can confirm that controls in my area have been, and are, working well. There are, in my opinion, no other significant matters arising which would require to be raised specifically in the SIC.]
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