NHSBSA Corporate Governance Framework

The NHSBSA reviews and updates its Corporate Governance Framework each year.

The Framework is structured in three sections. Section one contains our statutory instruments and directions which describe and govern our core operations, processes and structure. The second section contains those matters which are determined by the NHSBSA Board and which ensure the organisation has appropriate decision making processes in place. The final section contains other information management information which supports effective governance and operation.

Section 1: Documentation issued by Department of Health & National Assembly for Wales

  1. Statutory Instruments
  2. Directions
  3. Financial Memorandum
  4. Code of Conduct & Accountability for NHS Boards
  5. Accounting Officer Memorandum
  6. Other Relevant Documentation ( Directions to introduce NHS Protect)

Section 2: Documentation for Board Approval

  1. Matters Reserved to the Board
  2. Ways of Working incorporating Standing Orders
  3. Standing Financial Instructions
  4. Scheme of Delegation

Section 3: Documentation for Information and Reference

  1. Index to Key References in Statutory Instruments & Directions
  2. Corporate Policies & Procedures