Agency Framework Document

The Chief Executive of the Agency is accountable to the Scottish Ministers for the delivery of its functions, its performance and for planning its future development. The Chief Executive is also responsible for:

• being Accountable Officer for the management of the Agency’s resources, as appointed by the Principal Accountable Officer, and in line with the guidance set out in the Scottish Public Finance Manual
• being personally answerable for the efficient and effective operation and financial management of the Agency and for performance against key targets
• developing and providing Ministers and others with strategic policy advice on debt and insolvency matters
• consulting on a regular basis with stakeholders involved in the insolvency and debt management sectors
• ensuring the Agency works across Government in support of the Government’s purpose and national outcomes set out in the National Performance Framework
• ensuring the Agency is a high performing and continuously improving organisation
• providing support to the SRO within Scottish Government including assurance about the financial performance, operational effectiveness and risk management arrangements of the Agency – including on the risks around personnel, physical and cyber security - and its business improvement activity
• ensuring all relevant financial considerations and Scottish Government guidance, including issues of propriety, regularity, efficiency and value for money, are taken into account in delivering the Agency’s business
• preparing and publishing the Agency’s annual reports, accounts, corporate and business plans
• management and development of Agency staff
• ensuring Best Value in all aspects of the Agency’s operations, both front line delivery and corporate support functions, including the use of collaborative procurement and shared service arrangements where participation offers value for money for the Agency or to the wider public purse
• replying to correspondence from Members of the Scottish Parliament on operational issues within the Agency’s responsibilities and otherwise supporting Ministers by preparing Ministerial briefing and responses to Ministerial correspondence and Written or Oral Parliamentary Questions
• keeping the content of the Agency’s Framework Document under review, discussing potential changes with the SRO within Scottish Government