Organisation Information
Finance Unit
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From: Department of Education
- Published on: 17 September 2019
- Last updated on: 4 November 2024
The Finance Unit provides a financial framework and control system for the department in accordance with government financial and statutory requirements. The unit operates a system for recording all receipts and payments in via Danske Bank. It coordinates and prepares the Statutory Vote accounts and briefing material for the appearance of the Secretary General at the Public Accounts Committee.
What we do
- preparation and negotiation for the budget for the Education vote in accordance with the department’s resource allocation priorities
- preparation of relevant statutory reports and appropriation accounts
- analysis and reporting of the department’s income & expenditure
- preparation of briefing material for the Secretary General for the Public Accounts Committee and other Oireachtas committees
- preparation of briefing material for the Minister for Oireachtas committees
- provision of a general payment system for the department and a range of ancillary financial services, including the operation of retained staff payroll function and other related payments
- provision of financial management information to the Minister, Secretary General and the Management Board on a regular basis.
Contact us
Finance Unit
- Address:
- Department of Education, Finance Unit, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 RC96
- Telephone:
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(01) 889 6400
- Summary:
- Enquiries relating to specific payments should be referred to the appropriate line section within the Department as referenced on Remittance Advice Notices issued with Payments