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NHS Resolution Annual report and accounts 2021/22 83

Government Functional Standards
We took forward a self-assessment of our position
against the mandated requirements of the Government
Functional Standards which are relevant to NHS
Resolution. From the assessments we concluded that:
• Overall the baseline requirements of the
mandated standards have been met, in that we
have governance structures in place with roles
and responsibilities assigned as appropriate.
• Where some mandated standards are partially
met each business area has agreed plans to take
improvements forward through 2022/23.
We will continue to enhance our assurance framework
by adopting best practice, where applicable, and in
line with the Government Functional Standards.

Accounting Officer's conclusion
The governance arrangements detailed in the
statement aim to support NHS Resolution to
maximise its understanding and use all of the
available information about the quality and
effectiveness of our systems, to help us improve
services and satisfy assurance requirements
about the effectiveness of our systems of
internal control. Based on my review, I am not
aware of any significant control issues and I
am content that appropriate arrangements
are in place for the discharge of all statutory
functions for which NHS Resolution is
responsible, and that they are in line with the
recommendations set out in the Harris Review.
In summary, I am satisfied that the framework
of governance, risk management and system of
internal controls are adequate and have been
effectively maintained throughout 2021/22.