On Demand coverage of the Public Accounts Commitee
https://youtu.be/Q1BahAdYIEs The Committee received a briefing from Department of Finance officials on the Annual Theft and Fraud Report 2018/19. This was followed by a briefing from Northern Ireland Audit Office officials on the Inquiry into Major Capital Projects. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/FNQhEAPnlQI The Committee received a briefing on the Inquiry into Major Capital Projects from officials representing the Department for Infrastructure and the Department for Communities. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/yXCJnpDxO2Q The Committee considered a Memorandum of Reply Update in relation to the Inquiry into Managing Legal Aid. The remainder of the meeting was carried out in closed session. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/UH2di7391Ro The Committee received updates from Northern Ireland Audit Office officials on the COVID-19 Business Support Grant Scheme and the COVID-19 Microbusiness Hardship Scheme. The Committee was also updated on the impact on NIAO’s work programme since the outbreak of COVID-19. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/uVmX6Pihsf8 The Committee discussed various items of business before moving in to closed session to discuss the Inquiry into Major Capital Projects. Please note that the majority of this meeting took place in closed session. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/G4INRdr_jNY The majority of the meeting took place in closed session. In open session the Committee received memorandum of replay in relation to the Inquiry into Managing Legal Aid from Northern Ireland Audit Office officials. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/dz1uRHISqxM The Committee received an evidence session on the Inquiry into Major Capital Projects from officials representing the Executive Office, the Department of Finance, the Strategic Investment Board and the Northern Ireland Audit Office. View the agenda.
The Public Accounts Committee met on Thursday 27 February 2020. The Committee received a Research Paper on the Inquiry into Major Capital Projects. The Committee then received briefings on the inquiry by The Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Construction Employers Federation. Full agenda here
The Committee met in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday 5 February 2020. During public session, the Committee received a briefing from the treasury officer of accounts. View the agenda.