The statutory primary responsibilities and qualifications of the Chief Finance Officer of the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime are set within the Home Office Financial Management Code of Practice for the Police Service of England and Wales.

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This code summarises the statutory responsibilities set out in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972, section 127 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (in the case of the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) and section 114 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988):

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• Ensuring that the financial affairs of the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC) are properly administered and that financial regulations are observed and kept up to date 

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• Ensuring regularity, propriety and Value for Money (VfM) in the use of public funds

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• Ensuring that the funding required to finance agreed programmes is available from Central Government  funding, precept, other contributions and recharges

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• Reporting to the DMPC, the Police and Crime Panel and to the external auditor any unlawful, or potentially unlawful, expenditure by the DMPC or officers of the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime and/or when it appears that expenditure is likely to exceed the resources available to meet that expenditure 

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• Advising the DMPC on the robustness and adequacy of financial reserves

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• Production and scrutiny of the statement of accounts

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• Advising on the safeguarding of assets, including risk management and insurance

 

Other specific responsibilities for the role include: 

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• Ensure oversight and scrutiny of all MPS investment and other decisions ensuring that all financial and commercial implications have been appropriately considered

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• Oversight of MOPAC governance frameworks

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• Ensure stewardship and efficiency of MOPAC’s commissioning of services and award of grants is effective in meeting the Mayor's objectives and delivering value-for-money

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• Oversee MOPAC’s procurement and contracts functions using shared service or other arrangements as appropriate to ensure commercial best practices are followed and included in decision making

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• Ensure that MOPAC works effectively with the GLA and other group bodies to promote collaboration across the group and maximise efficiencies in ways of working

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• Responsible for the Estates and IT functions under a shared service arrangement with the GLA ensuring they provide a professional and reliable service to the wider organisation and represent value for money

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• Matrix oversight of HR operational activity in relation to the holistic delivery of corporate services (Head of HR reports direct to the CEO on organisational development and HR strategies)

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• To be responsible for MOPAC’s anti-fraud, bribery and corruption framework and for appropriately dealing with all allegations of, and matters relating to, fraud and corruption 

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• Represent MOPAC on GLA and National Policing Boards and Committees (APCC, PACCTS and Home Office) as appropriate and act as a Syndicate Director for the Group Investment Syndicate responsible for carrying out treasury management functions on behalf of the MPS and MOPAC

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• As a member of the Senior Management Team, support the Chief Executive in the effective leadership of MOPAC and its resources, taking on corporate leadership responsibilities to help embed a delivery culture which enables MOAPC to continuously improve, collaborate and innovate to deliver the Mayor’s and DMPC’s vision.  

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• Represent MOPAC as a member of the Society of London Treasurers (S151 Forum), staying in touch with London-wide developments in the funding of services relevant to MOPAC’s role, and presenting MOPAC’s budget submission to this network. 

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• Lead efforts across MOPAC and in conjunction with MPS, London Councils and other partners, to collate and present the evidence for London’s resource requirements in relation to policing, services for victims of crime, crime reduction, and offender management. 

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