Commentary on Sections Part 8: the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (5) .Reports and accounts
500.Paragraph 16 requires the QCDA to prepare an annual report for each financial year, setting out how it has performed its functions in that year. The QCDA must publish the report and the Secretary of State must lay a copy before Parliament. There is no equivalent requirement currently for the QCA.
501.Paragraph 17 requires the QCDA to keep and prepare accounts in line with any directions of the Secretary of State.