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Reporting matters of material significance Laura Anderson Head of Enforcement, Scottish Charity Regulator. The basics All independent examiners and auditors of Scottish charities have a legal duty to report matters of material significance to OSCR
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Reporting matters of material significance Laura Anderson Head of Enforcement, Scottish Charity Regulator
The basics All independent examiners and auditors of Scottish charities have a legal duty to report matters of material significance to OSCR • Legal duty stems from section 46 of the 2005 Act • Covers all charities and all independent examiners and auditors • Duty to report matters of material significance • Discretion to report other matters
More detail about reporting • Preferable to make the report in writing. Send confidentially by email to section46@oscr.org.uk • Provide as much information and detail as possible but don’t delay unnecessarily to gather information • Our expectation is that independent examiners and auditors fulfil their duties and use their unique position appropriately to help us regulate • We take a dim view of those who fail in their duties – you have a part to play in effective regulation
Current consultation • UK-wide consultation on the matters that must be reported • Changes are based on regulatory experience and the establishment of a regulator in Northern Ireland • Consultation open until 11 September
Feedback needed on… • Are these the correct matters that should be reported to the charity regulator? • Are the matters described in a clear and helpful way? • Are there any other matters which should be included or should any be removed?
Final reminders: • Consultation open until 11 September • Respond by email or post • Take the opportunity to have your say Thank you for listening