Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2017 (named day). It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Monday, 9 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Academies: Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December 2016 to Question 55974, on academies: finance, for what reason her Department is not aware of other judgments.

Answer: The Department may become aware of financial irregularities in an academy trust through the Education Funding Agency’s annual programme of assurance work or from allegations it receives. We review these, follow up on a case by case basis and maintain a record of verdicts or judgments made by a court. As stated in the answer to Question 55974, we know of one case where a court has found a head teacher or board member guilty of (responsible for) financial irregularity at an academy trust.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58383
Session: 2016-17
Related items: Academies: Finance
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Directors Finance Headteachers Judgements Prosecutions Academies
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