Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report on the progress made on the implementation of the Data Quality Strategy Action Plan.

It was noted that the only action which was not either completed or on target was in relation to the inclusion of references to data quality within job descriptions and that this had been delayed in the light of the pending Job Evaluation implementation. 

The Assistant Chief Executive reported that following the recent external assessment of the data supporting the Authority’s performance indicators, two of the indicators had been “qualified” by the external auditors because of data quality issues. This had resulted in these two indicators being placed in the bottom quartile even though the recalculation had in fact resulted in an improved performance. This outcome had been disappointing for officers but illustrated the importance of stringent attention to detail in calculating performance indicators.

In response to a request from Members the Assistant Chief Executive undertook to circulate a glossary of terms.  

RESOLVED that the progress made on the implementation of the Data Quality Strategy Action Plan be noted.

RECOMMENDED   that further procedures be introduced for the 2008/2009 closedown, in particular the use of spot checks on high risk indicators, prior to external audit and during the year.