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The requirement to produce WGA is set out in the Government Resources and Accounts Act...
Conclusion
The requirement to produce WGA is set out in the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (GRAA).14 The Treasury publish annual submission guidance outlining that all entities are required to submit Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 submissions by respective deadlines. Cycle 1 is a draft data submission based on the entity’s unaudited data, while the Cycle 2 submission should agree to the entity’s final audited data and published account position. Additionally, submissions from bodies over a £2 billion threshold require sign off by their statutory auditors.15
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Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
69th Report - Whole of Government Accounts 2023-24
04 Mar 2026
HC 1243
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.5 yr
Report published
04 Mar 2026