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Jersey Heritage Trust: Return of funds not used in respect of Historical Child Abuse Enquiry

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A decision made 17 March 2011:

Decision Reference:  MD-ESC-2011-0008 

Decision Summary Title):

Jersey Heritage Trust – Return of Funds Not Used in Respect of Historical Child Abuse Enquiry

Date of Decision Summary:

16th March 2011

Decision Summary Author:

 

Senior Management Accountant

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

 

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

N/A

Written Report

Title:

Jersey Heritage Trust – Return of Funds Not Used in Respect of Historical Child Abuse Enquiry

Date of Written Report:

15th March 2011

Written Report Author:

Senior Management Accountant

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

 

Public

Subject : Jersey Heritage Trust – Return of Funds Not Used in Respect of Historical Child Abuse Enquiry

Decision(s):  The Minister approved the return to the Treasury and Resources Department of £2,159, being the unspent balance of the £135,000 transferred to the Education, Sport and Culture Department on behalf of the Jersey Heritage Trust in respect of identified costs relating to the Historical Child Abuse Enquiry.

Reason(s) for Decision:  In order to reimburse the Treasury with monies left over from the Jersey Heritage Trust for costs relating to the Historical Child Abuse Enquiry.

Resource Implications:  There are no financial or manpower issues.

Action required:  Senior Management Account to liaise with Treasury officers to ensure that the transfer of funds is made to the correct code.

Signature:

 

 

Position:

Minister for Education, Sport and Culture

 

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision:

 

 

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