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16.
The under-utilised accommodation referred to in paragraph 28
has now been reallocated pending the implementation in mid 1978 of
the new legislation.
Paragraph 30: Head 34 - Education Department, Subhead 009
Temporary staff
17. The payment of fees to part-time lecturers in Technical Institutes is now centrally administered by the Technical Education
Division, and the Director of Accounting Services has advised on improvements to procedures and systems of control. Central administration of payments to part-time lecturers in Adult Education
Centres is not considered practical at the present time. To improve
control a new system has been introduced whereby each lecturer must
submit an individual claim form which is cross-checked against the
monthly returns submitted by course supervisors. The Director of
Audit has concurred in these revised procedures.
Paragraphs 31-32: Head 34 - Education Department, Subhead 999 020
School fees
18.
As a result of the Director of Audit's concern the Director of
Education set up a working group in 1977 to review the procedures
for administering the school fee remission scheme. Some consequent
modifications have been made to the fee remission application form
and a circular was issued to schools before the commencement of the
1977-78 school year, requiring schools to follow closely the prescribed
guidelines laid down in the reckoner guide. In addition consideration is being given to the employment of extra staff to conduct home visits
and to check the information supplied in applications.
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