This Order designates the bodies listed in the Schedule in relation to the financial year ending on 31st March 2018 for the purposes of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000. The effect of designation is that these bodies are required to prepare and present to the Treasury such financial information in relation to that financial year as the Treasury require to enable them to prepare Whole of Government Accounts.
Link: The Whole of Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk