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- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: The Secretary General stated earlier the Department does not get involved with the semi-State bodies in terms of their micromanagement. While I accept this is the practice, out of this, as well as in respect of other Departments that are responsible for some semi-State bodies, is there not an argument that there should be far more scrutiny in a general way of the taxpayers' money that goes...
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: In Mr. Griffin's current position as Secretary General, would he expect to hear from officials under him should something like this arise? Has the Secretary General changed the accounting or reporting processes within his Department in order that he at least is given a heads-up on most matters?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: In general, for these management meetings, the Secretary General covers a lot more ground than what was covered back then.
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: How many Secretaries General have been in place over the past five years?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: Mr. McCarthy's opening statement outlined weaknesses in the system which led to this situation. They go beyond just weaknesses. It was a complete collapse of the system. Members have heard about it week in and week out at these committee meetings. Does Mr. McCarthy see instances in which this report or previous reports have made any impact on administration in the State? Is he surprised...
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: And a lot of money under it.
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: I accept Mr. McCarthy's point, particularly in relation to the individual involved. He mentioned what I consider to be the weakness here. Each Secretary General is there to administer his or her Department to ensure the appropriate processes and balances are in place. Looking back, it seems that things were allowed to happen. No proper procedures were in place and no reporting system was...
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: Would that apply in a forensic examination?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: Does Mr. McCarthy not think that the weakness here is that there is no evidence? For example, there is no evidence of purchase or invoicing.
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: That profit is shown in the company accounts.
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: That feeds into the statement made by Mr. Colgan. How did Deloitte form the opinion after that?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: The point Mr. McCarthy raises is central to this issue. Could he indicate how that aspect could be pursued? Where could the committee find out about it and get the answers to that question?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: Can this committee have the relevant part of that?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: Can Mr. Griffin also provide the ASM report?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: The committee also asked for some of the paperwork so it can understand this.
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: When was Mr. Griffin appointed?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: With regard to the reference made to other Departments and the knowledge shared between Secretaries General, do Secretaries General meet often?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: Are issues of governance and reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General and meetings of the Committee of Public Accounts discussed?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: Do you have an interest in the reports which we deliver to you?
- Public Accounts Committee: Special Report 90 of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
The Bytel Project (16 Apr 2015) John McGuinness: Do you have an interest in the reports delivered by the Committee of Public Accounts rather than those of the Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform?