Briefing / How to review and scrutinise the numbers during the year
Within the current financial context, good governance is more important than ever. Non-executive directors (NEDs) need to challenge appropriately financial reports during the year. This briefing sets out a series of questions that NEDs can ask at board and sub- committee meetings. By asking questions and understanding why they are asking them, NEDS will be able to assess the financial sustainability of the NHS body and to identify any areas of potential concern.
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