5.18 The Group's office premises are maintained and serviced by the PFI contractor and the lessors; the Information Systems and Facilities team in GSS manages those contracts, working closing with suppliers to ensure that an excellent working environment is provided.
5.19 The Programme Board has oversight over the VfM programme and GSS plans, and the key group corporate services have been brought together into GSS under a single Director of Finance, Procurement & Operations. This has promoted the integration of estates and IT issues, and the integration of HR and Finance management information systems.
5.20 The Group Finance Committee scrutinises and approves bids for capital spending, requiring investment appraisals on significant capital projects.
5.21 The ways in which the Group manages its relationships with its investee bodies are described in paragraphs 6.33 to 6.49 of the 2006-07 Annual Report & Accounts, available from
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/about/departmental_reports/annual_report07.cfm