Agenda item

The Chamberlain to be heard. A presentation which will be made at the meeting is supplied for information.

The Sub-Committee considered a presentation from the Chamberlain which provided information regarding the work of the Accounts Payable Team within City Procurement. The presentation highlighted the key achievements from the Accounts Payable Team in the previous year and the main challenges and objectives for the subsequent year.

In response to questions from Members, the Chamberlain advised that:

-       City Procurement had identified specific areas where savings could be realised through the Oracle system. It was particularly noted that savings should be realised in staff time through automation features offered through Oracle;

-       The organisation-wide communications in the No PO No Pay campaign had been complimented by Investors in People assessors as an excellent campaign. Members were also advised that City Procurement actively worked with departments to support them in their specific needs. This support had been particularly targeted towards lower performing departments;

-       Members could be provided with information regarding the data storage implications of e-invoicing following the meeting;

-       Further reports on performance of the Accounts Payable Team could be provided to the Sub-Committee on a six-monthly basis.

RESOLVED – That the Sub-Committee notes the presentation.