Mr David Dobbs, Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud and Risk said the Corporate Risk register and the Children’s Services Risk Register was attached to the report for review. He said this was a quarterly report to the Committee. Mr Dobbs referred members to paragraph 3.3 which listed the new risks added to the register and the risks which had been withdrawn. He said Pension Administration and Pre-DBS Check would be added to the register.

In response to comments and questions from members the following was noted:

·       Referring to risk PLC0023, Building Safety Act on page 132 of the agenda, Councillor Kabir Ahmed asked if the ALMO or the Council were responsible for this. Ms Lorraine, Corporate Director for Resources and Section 151 Officer, stated the risk and accountability sat with the Council. She said Corporate Directors needed to own the risk and work to mitigate the risk.

·       Referring to risk CLSCCR00, Health and Safety on page 118 of the agenda, Councillor Bustin asked what steps had been taken to ensure health and safety procedures were being implemented in Tower Hamlets. Ms Lorraine stated health and safety was a concern for the Council and this risk had been added to the register following a conversation with the Chief Executive.

·       Referring to the Children Services Risk Register and the Ofsted Inspection – Risk CSD0024, page 142, Ms Lisa Fraser Director of Education, said the inspection was imminent however they did not know the precise date. She said they were inspection ready in any event.

The Audit Committee RESOLVED to:

1.    Note the corporate risks, and where applicable request risk owner(s) with risks requiring further scrutiny to provide a detailed update on the treatment and mitigation of those risks including impact on the corporate objectives at the next Audit Committee meeting (or separately before the meeting, if urgent).

2.    Note the Children’s Services Directorate risks and where applicable request risk owner(s) with risks requiring further scrutiny to provide a detailed update on the treatment and mitigation of their risks including impact on the directorate’s objectives at the next Audit Committee meeting (or separately before the meeting if urgent).