Lay the annual report and accounts
Central government civil servant (policy, finance, grants and procurement): Lay the annual report and accounts. Starts when: Year end. Steps: Prepare the accounts; National Audit Office audits; Accounting officer signs; Lay before Parliament. Done when: The accounts are laid with the Comptroller and Auditor General's certificate. Rules that apply: Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000; Government Financial Reporting Manual.