THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE. The primary function of the Public Accounts Committee is defined in Standing Orders45 to review reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General and to report to the States upon any significant issues arising from those reports regarding :- • The audit of the Annual Accounts of the States of Jersey • Investigations into the economy, efficiency and effectiveness achieved in the use of resources by the States, States funded bodies, independently audited States bodies (apart from those that are companies owned and controlled by the States), and States aided independent bodies • The adequacy of corporate governance arrangements within the States, States funded bodies, independently audited States bodies, and States aided independent bodies, • and to assess whether public funds have been applied for the purpose intended and whether extravagance and waste are being eradicated and sound financial practices applied throughout the administration of the States. The Public Accounts Committee may also examine issues, other than those arising from the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General. The Public Accounts Committee represents a specialised area of scrutiny. Xxxxxxxx examines policy whereas the Public Accounts Committee examines the use of States’ resources in the furtherance of those policies. Consequently initial enquiries are made of Chief Officers rather than Ministers. 45 Standing Orders of the States of Jersey 1st January 2006, No. 132.
