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DAO 01/26 letter: Reforms to the spending control and accountability framework

‘Dear Accounting Officer’ letters provide advice on accountability, regularity, propriety, value for money and annual accounting exercises.

• From: HM Treasury
• Published: 16 April 2026

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DAO 01/26 letter: Reforms to the spending control and accountability framework

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DAO 01/26 letter: Reforms to the spending control and accountability framework

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In response to the final report of the Office of Value for Money, reforms have been made to the spending control and accountability framework. These reforms reset the controls and approval limits governing expenditure, enabling quick, efficient decision making, while ensuring accountability is maintained. Accounting officers are reminded of their responsibilities regarding the use of public money.

Published 16 April 2026