Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority's Audit, Risk & Assurance Committee with an overview of work that is under way in Forensic Services to undertake a Best Value self-assessment exercise.
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Meeting
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Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee - 15 August 2024
Date : 15 August 2024
Location : online
Implications
There are financial implications associated with this paper. Use of resources, which includes financial resources, is a key consideration of Best Value.
There are personnel implications associated with this paper. Use of resources, which includes human resources, is a key consideration of Best Value.
Encouraging broad participation in the self-assessment process will require a commitment of time and effort from across the organisation. It is expected that this will require a reprioritisation of workload which will be managed within the business.
The benefits of involving a broad range of people from across the organisation include increased engagement, professional development, and a shared sense of ownership of Best Value.
There are legal implications associated with this paper. Forensic Services must ensure robust governance practices. This obligation is part of the Best Value Framework.
There may be reputational implications associated with this paper, if SPA Forensic Services is unable to demonstrate good stewardship of public money in the delivery of Best Value.
There are equalities implications associated with this paper. Partnership and collaborative working are key themes of Best Value that require to be considered as part of the self-assessment.
There are equalities implications associated with this paper. Working with communities is a key theme of Best Value that requires to be considered as part of the self-assessment.
There are equalities implications associated with this paper. Fairness and equality are key themes of Best Value that require to be considered as part of the self-assessment.
There are environmental implications associated with this paper. Sustainability is a key theme of Best Value that requires to be considered as part of the self-assessment.
