Item 4.1

POLICE SCOTLAND CHANGE PORTFOLIO UPDATE

Members considered the report which provided a summary of current work undertaken within the Police Scotland Change Portfolio. Andrew Hendry (AHendry) highlighted a number of key points within the report.

In discussion the following matters were raised:

• Members questioned why the overall programme was moving to amber when some programmes remain red. AHendry responded that resource challenges from COP26 and Operation Unicorn were starting to lessen which was having an impact. AHendry also commented the move to amber was due to smaller programme components being moved and these mitigating steps are reviewed to ensure timescales are realistic.
• Members commented on the level of detail within the report and agreed they would be better assured of key areas if the report presented a strategic overview of change. JMcNellis added that AHendry and SPA colleagues have been looking at wider oversight of change to ascertain what should be reported to the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee and what is reported to the Resources Committee.
• Members sought comment on prioritisation and heard focus was on improving categories such as ICT and people, and those were the vehicles for delivery against demand. Prioritisation is how these work streams are joined up. AHendry stated that a lot of work stands up to individual scrutiny but collectively it is under review therefore Police Scotland are working to present an overview position.
• The Committee Chair agreed a strategic oversight position for the Committee was required, and consideration should be given as to whether certain projects are reported in more detail to allow an understanding of the current risks.

The Committee RESOLVED to:

• NOTE the report.
• AGREE the following action:

Future reports to present a strategic overview of change. SPA and Police Scotland colleagues to also consider providing deep dives on key change projects.