Issue - meetings

Cllr Williams

To consider the recommendation from the Audit Committee on the Corporate Risk Register.

Cabinet considered the recommendation of the Audit Committee on the Corporate Risk Register.

Cabinet requested improvements to future updates of the Risk Register to clarify the status of the risks.

RESOLVED to approve the Corporate Risk Register subject to:

1. the definitions of green, amber and red particularly with regard to those risks that are ongoing/underway versus partially actioned be reconsidered; and

2. an extra column to indicate direction of travel be included in future updates.

To receive a report from the Internal Audit Manager.

The Internal Audit Manager reported that the Corporate Risk Register had undergone its regular review and update by the Corporate Risk Management Group to ensure that actions were being taken to deal with the identified risks. The revised register was considered to be an accurate reflection of the high level risks affecting the Authority. Progress on actions was documented on the register.

The Internal Audit Manager drew members’ attention to the risks associated with prolonged staff vacancies (risk category 11) and reported on recommendations arising from recently commissioned work to review recruitment and retention practices. Risks relating to Partnership Governance arrangements were also highlighted (risk category 16).