Agenda item

Report of the Chamberlain

The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Chamberlain providing an overview of the management of the departmental and service-level risks faced by City Procurement and the action taken to mitigate these risks.

During the course of debate, Members

• Questioned the rationale for CP002 (10 day payment target) being retained as a risk.  It was felt that going forward, this should be a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) rather than a risk. 
• Raised concerns that there was a lack of ambition in respect of certain areas.  
• Requested clarification on CP001 (Brexit risk) and the impact on procurement and supply chains with particular regard to construction.

In response to questions and comments from Members, Officers advised that Service Performance was reviewed monthly against KPIs and progress in some areas had been hampered in part by staffing challenges which were being addressed. Discussions were ongoing regarding the impact of a “Brexit No deal” and officers were keen to have a more robust planning process and a response from the City of London Police in respect of CP003 (VAT loss through purchase card spending) was still outstanding.

RESOLVED - That the report and the actions taken in the City Procurement team to monitor and manage risks arising be noted.