To note progress made in implementing actions agreed following the Special Report by the Director of Resources and the subsequent Independent Review of Herefordshire Council’s ICT Financial and Contractual Governance Arrangements (Crookall Review); and to approve future reporting arrangements.

THAT  (a)        progress made against the agreed actions be noted; and

(b)               future monitoring and reporting be included within the Integrated Performance Report.

To provide Cabinet with assurance that work on the issues identified in the two action plans has been progressed and to ensure that in future progress is monitored within the overall performance and risk reporting framework provided by the Integrated Performance Report (IPR).

There are no Alternative Options.