9. Data quality and assurance

9.1. Under the HEFCE Financial Memorandum and Accountability and Audit Code of Practice audit committees are required to give assurance on the management and quality of data provided to HEFCE, the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and other public bodies. The principles of good management of data apply to all internal and external management information.

9.2. It is the responsibility of the Director of Finance to ensure that:

• Appropriate policies and procedures are in place to secure the quality of financial data recorded and used for reporting;
• There are systems and processes in place which secure the quality of data as part of the normal business activity of the University;
• There are arrangements to ensure that staff have the knowledge and competency for their roles in relation to financial data quality.

9.3. College Deans and Directors of Services are responsible for ensuring that University policies, procedures, systems and processes in respect of data management are followed.