190308AuCtteePaper4Annex1Draft 18-19 Governance Governance Statement

This document contains a governance statement from the Cairngorms National Park Authority. It details the Accountable Officer's responsibilities for maintaining sound internal controls and safeguarding public funds, in accordance with the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM). The Park Authority's Board and its sub-committees (Finance and Delivery, Staffing and Recruitment, Audit and Risk, and Planning) are responsible for governance and oversight. Regular meetings, internal and external audits, and risk management strategies are used to maintain effective operations and compliance. The Park Authority also works with other organizations on shared services, supporting local communities and organizations. Finally, the document concludes with a review of the internal control system's effectiveness and a summary of ongoing initiatives to enhance systems, including those relating to data security and risk management.